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[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 3, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 3, 1864 and sent from Camp Sidney Johnston, in which he writes about receiving her letter and being very happy that she is pregnant, and says that he will be home by the first of June.
Date:
April 3, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 9, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 9, 1864 and sent from Camp Sidney Johnston, in which he writes about the landscape of the camp, including a lake (Cedar Lake), and expresses that he would like to live there after the war.
Date:
April 9, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 18, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 18, 1864 and sent from Houston, in which he writes about his company moving to Houston, and describes the new organization system of his regiment.
Date:
April 18, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 21, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 21, 1864 and sent from Houston, in which he writes about the recent news of the war and how it might impact the orders of his company.
Date:
April 21, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - August 10, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated August 10, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the theft of tobacco by some men in his company and states that he was not a part of it, as well as describing the conditions of life on the island.
Date:
August 10, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - August 19, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated August 19, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about how much he misses her and tells her about some of their acquaintances that are in his company.
Date:
August 19, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - August 25 and 27, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated August 25 and 27, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about some rumors of news related to the war.
Date:
August 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - December 3, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated December 3, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about receiving the tobacco and shirts that she sent, and excitement about possibly being home soon.
Date:
December 3, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - December 10, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated December 10, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about not being able to return home as soon as he had planned.
Date:
December 10, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 1, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 1, 1864 and sent from a camp near Perry's Landing, in which he writes about the health of himself and his company, and reports that he has no news about the war.
Date:
February 1, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 7, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 7, 1864 and sent from a camp near Perry's Landing, in which he writes about the progress of the war, as well as about the desertion of some of the members of his company.
Date:
February 7, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 10, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 10, 1864 and sent from a camp near Perry's Landing, in which he responds with excitement to a letter she wrote to tell him that she is pregnant.
Date:
February 10, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 19, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 19, 1864 and sent from a camp near Perry's Landing, in which he writes about being sick and missing home, and asks for tobacco to be sent to him.
Date:
February 19, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 26, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 26, 1864 and sent from a camp near Caney Creek, in which he writes about being sick because of cutting wisdom teeth and tells of fortifications made a Caney Creek, where his company moved. On the back of the letter is written, presumable by Minnie, "God bless my noble husband. I love him far better than life. What would I not give to see him."
Date:
February 26, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - July 5, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated July 5, 1864 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about his difficulty in writing her long letters and mentions some of their acquaintances that have been transferred to his company.
Date:
July 5, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - July 27, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated July 27, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the island on which his company is stationed, off the coast of Texas near Galveston Island.
Date:
July 27, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 2, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 2, 1864 and sent from a camp near Caney Creek, in which he writes about having received her letters, and asking her to tell him about it if she is sick.
Date:
March 2, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 9, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 9, 1864 and sent from a camp near Caney Creek, in which he writes about the Yankees leaving the peninsula and mentions a shortage of food in his company.
Date:
March 9, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 12, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 12, 1864 and sent from a camp on Cedar Bayou, in which he writes about rumors of where his company will move next, and discusses some matters related to money. Minnie wrote below the end of the letter: "My own Darling heart. My dear precious husband."
Date:
March 12, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 20, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 20, 1864 and sent from a camp at Caney Creek, in which he writes about having nothing to do and how he hopes to visit in one or two months.
Date:
March 20, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 26, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 26, 1864 and sent from a camp at Caney Creek, in which he writes about wanting her to tell him everything and not worry about boring him.
Date:
March 26, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - May 2, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated May 2, 1864 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about his position of authority in the company and the burden that it is, describes the favorable living conditions in Galveston, and relates some recent news related to the war.
Date:
May 2, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - May 8, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated May 8, 1864 and sent from Houston, in which he writes about his regiment's orders to go to Louisiana, thwarting his plans to visit home in June, and mentions some of the recent occurrences in the war.
Date:
May 8, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - May 10, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated May 10, 1864 and sent from Houston, in which he writes about his company's order to move to Louisiana being countermanded, but also the probability that it will be renewed shortly, meaning that he is not likely to return home June 1st as planned.
Date:
May 10, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History