Letter, Henry Dobson to Mamma, June 29, 1989

Creator

Henry A. Dobson

Files

Publication Date

6-29-1898

Abstract

A letter from Henry Dobson to his mother for her birthday.

Keywords

Spanish-American War (1898), Military life

Extent

2 page letter

Physical Collection

Henry A. Dobson Papers

Transcript

Tampa, Fla,

June 29, '98

Dear Mamma:

Your birthday! I’ve thought of it many times today. But I’ve been on the hustle too. Muster rolls, beside the regular business. I am feeling O.K.. If they would keep us on the move, I’d feel O.K. all the time. This waiting knocks us. Just waiting now for boats. Unless we catch garrison duty I shouldn’t wonder if I ate thanksgiving dinner at #100. Don’t worry about me. I’m getting stronger now that my stomach has settled. Good sign when I don’t write--too busy--hence, well, see! Am in rooms, as above. Leave pants with white stripes alone. I want them when I get back. Anything sent after this time, will not reach us I’m afraid- (boxes I mean).

Telegram came last night. Scared me. Special delivery this A.M. Sorry Dot is sick. Hope soon better. Went swimming in storm last night. Lightning, thunder, wind, and rain. High waves time.

Came here to prayer meeting this P.M. Nice place and people. Well, the place is going to close. So, I must too.

Will write when I can, Your affectionate Son,

Henry A. Dobson.

Lost one sergeant and seven privates by transfer to U.S.V Signal Corps. Love to everybody on 'leventh and elsewhere.

affackshunately,

Henry A. Dobson.

Box

1

Folder

2

Language

English

Media Type

Letters (Correspondence)

Identifier

D15-00011

Recommended Citation

Dobson, Henry A., "Letter, Henry Dobson to Mamma, June 29, 1989" (1898). Henry A. Dobson Papers. 17.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/dobson/17