Lyon, Daniel – March 6, 1864

Michigan Civil War Collection


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Regiment: 16th Michigan Infantry Battles Mentioned: Historical Figures: Camp 16th Mich Vols. Near Bealton “Va” March 6th 1864 To Miss Alma Bentley. being somewhat acquainted with you I take the liberty of writing a Short letter hoping you will take it as no offence this being Sunday Afternoon and I am all alone I must amuse myself by writing to some one at home or near that beloved spott. This being Leap year I should think the young Ladies might Write first to the Sodlier Boys but I think if I should wait for some one to Write to me I would wait some time. I suppose you had a gay Time the 19th of last month at the Rapids, or at least I was informed so by one who was there   I would like to have been there but It was utterly imposible for me to come we left Detroit the 17th arived In Washington the Knight of the 22nd. I went to the Lincoln Hospital to see Marcus but it was so late the Guard would not let me pass, so I faild to see him at all. now as I am not very well This eavening I will not attempt to write a long letter I have got a very soare throat and its not a pleasant thing by any means. Oh yes I heard that your School house was burned That so to bad. aint it? I guess it burned because I went over there to school. Please Excuse this. If you think this worthy of an ans- wer I would be happy to receive it My respects to all enquiring Friends My adress 1st Sergt Danl. Lyon Co. “K” 16th Mich. Vols 5th Corps Washington D.C.   We want no cowards in our bands That will their colors fly. We call for Vallant hearted men Who’re not afraid to die.   Yours Very Respectfully Daniel Lyon To a Friend Miss Alma Bently