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[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 10, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 10, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about how he wishes her to write twice a week rather than once, and speaks of some sickness among the troops in Galveston.
Date:
September 10, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 4, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 4, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about how much he misses her, and gives her some instructions about taking care of herself as she nears the end of her pregnancy. Included is a short letter to their daughter Callie, nicknamed "Bobolinks."
Date:
September 4, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen - April 10, 1859]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen, dated April 10, 1859, containing a proposal of marriage. A handwritten note at the top of the original letter says: "married 9-22-59."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - November 26, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated November 26, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about his excitement in hearing about her health improving and mentions briefly his feelings about the re-election of Lincoln.
Date:
November 26, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - July 27, 1864]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 12, 1864]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 12, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the yellow fever in Galveston and asks her to send him shirts.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - November 26, 1864]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated November 26, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about his excitement in hearing about her health improving and mentions briefly his feelings about the re-election of Lincoln.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 22, 1864]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 22, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about their wedding anniversary the day of his writing, and mentions a yellow fever outbreak in Houston and Galveston.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 29, 1865]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 29, 1865 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about his concern for her health, mentions the death of President Lincoln and his presumptions about its effect on the war.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - November 6, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated November 6, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the possibility of his next furlough and expresses concern over her sickness.
Date:
November 6, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen - April 10, 1859]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen, dated April 10, 1859, containing a proposal of marriage. A handwritten note at the top of the original letter says: "married 9-22-59."
Date:
April 10, 1859
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 17, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 17, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about his excitement and hearing of her giving birth to a daughter, asks for a letter from her describing the particulars, and instructs her to name the child.
Date:
September 17, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 12, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 12, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the yellow fever in Galveston and asks her to send him shirts.
Date:
October 12, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 6, 1865]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 6, 1865 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about an issue for which he was arrested and is awaiting trial, although he is completely convinced of his innocence.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 4, 1864]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 4, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the weather and his need for food and tobacco, and speaks of returning home for Christmas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 5, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 5, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about being home by Christmas and sends her some envelopes so she can write to him.
Date:
October 5, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - July 5, 1864]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
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 21 and 24, 1865]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 21 and 24, 1865 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about his desire for her to write longer letters, and his acquittal before court martial.
Date:
March 1865
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
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 16, 1865]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 16, 1865 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about a doctor being transferred back home, relates some war gossip, and mentions his 34th birthday a few days prior.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 5, 1864]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 5, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about being home by Christmas and sends her some envelopes so she can write to him.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 6, 1865]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 6, 1865 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about an issue for which he was arrested and is awaiting trial, although he is completely convinced of his innocence.
Date:
March 6, 1865
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History