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Jeff Whitman to Han Whitman, May 15, 1864, page 2
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I hardly dare hope- it does not- seem horrible that one can go through so much and come out entirely unharmed but oh for mother’s sake I do so hope he may escape. Mother is getting very old and I fear the worst results if anything, should happen to George. If we hear anything more, be assured I will not fail to write you at once. So Han you have got a mansion of your own – I hope you won’t get proud and not speak to your poor relations. Well Han since we have seen each other I have also been doing pretty well. I have a wife and two babies to see to. Think of that with weather at 40¬⁰ - However we manage to move along. – I am still in the
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In this letter from May 15, 1864, Thomas Jefferson “Jeff” Whitman writes from Brooklyn, N.Y. to his sister Han. He talks about their brother, George Whitman, hoping he makes it out of the war with his health intact for their mother’s sake. He also expresses concern for Han’s health and explains why George was unable to visit Han on his short trip home.
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