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[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
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.
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to L. D. Bradley - December 17, 1864]
Letter to L. D. Bradley from an unknown sender, dated December 17, 1864. The paper is cut after the first line, and all that is left of the letter simply says: "Dear De. I have not fulfilled a request."
Date:
December 17, 1864
Creator:
unknown
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - May 22, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated May 22, 1864 and sent from Camp Lubbock, in which he writes about when he will visit home and mentions rumors that the war will be over by fall as well as some news of a fight in the company.
Date:
May 22, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
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.
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.
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 18, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 18, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about some confusion as to the name of their new daughter, and updates her on the possibility of his coming home in December.
Date:
October 18, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - November 12, 1864]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated November 12, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the yellow fever in Galveston and about his need for shirts.
Date:
November 12, 1864
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History