James Gould to Elizabeth (Abbot) Bowditch, 3 November 1863

[From James Gould in Baltimore, Maryland, to Elizabeth (Abbot) Bowditch. He says they haven't heard from her since the war started, and tells her news about her family.]

Baltimore Nov 3 / 63

Mrs. Elizabeth B. Bowditch

Dear Lizzie,

I write again with the hope that this letter will be received. We are without any knowledge of your welfare, or location, since the war. Your sisters were well a short time since. Your brother George1 deceased after being married only 4 months. Sister Martha2 married to Doc. Thorndike.3 Ellen4 & John5 & Fred6 at home. And all of us anxious to hear of you & yours.

Write if possible to your ever affectionate

Uncle
James Gould

  1. George William Abbot (1825-1861), Elizabeth's brother
  2. Martha Eliza Abbot (1835-1870), Elizabeth's sister
  3. William H. Thorndike (1835-1887)
  4. Ellen Louisa Abbot (1837-1887), Elizabeth's sister
  5. John Edwin Abbot (1831-1911), Elizabeth's brother
  6. Frederick Abbot (1841-1903), Elizabeth's brother