Stewart Co. GA - History - Letters James H. Hurley to David Marion Phillips 1861

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This letter is from James H. Hurley of Lumpkin to David Marion Phillips of
Claiborne Parish, La.  We are fortunate to have the envelope with this one.
It is addressed to Capt. D.M. Phillips, Co. A (or H), State Mil., Homer, La.
I beleve the J.H. Hurley shown on the "Stewart Greys" roster may be the same
as the writer.  I seek any additonal information on on J.H. Hurley and/or
David Marion Phillips.   Harris Hill harrishill@starband.net

Lumpkin  Jan 8, 1861

Mr. D.M. Phillips

Dear Sir,

After some delay, I seat myself for the purpose of answering yours of the
2nd of Dec.  The health of our community is so terribly good;  ___ family is
enjoying a reasonable portion of the same.

I was a little confused, upon receiving your letter, for it had been so long
since I wrote to you, I supposed my letter was lost, and therfore I didn't
expect an answer.  Notwithstanding your delay, I feel thankful to you for
complying with my request and I only wish to have an opportunity to
compensate you for your trouble.

Concerning the school you wrote about I can say that I am willing to come
and take it, provided it is not filled.  There is some doubt about my
getting the school.  I wish you to ascertain whether it is filled or not.
If not suggest my name again to the patrons;  and tell them that I expect to
start immediately upon receiving an answer from you, "that I can get it."
If anyone wishes to know my age tell them I will soon be 22.  The reason I
am so particular about it, I wish to have some way of making expenses while
there;  and if I were to miss the school, I do not know what business I
would follow.  At this time I am riding agent for the South-west Georgian, a
paper published in Lumpkin.

I wish you to ascertain the facts concerning the school; and write to me
immediately for I will not know what to do until I get an answer from you.

I dislike to put you to so much trouble but I hope you will lose nothing by
so doing.

I must close my uninteresting scroll for the times are hard and cold the
weather.  Give my respects to your family and ____ a portion yourself.
Yours Truly,

J.H. Hurley


Co. K, 2d Regiment, Ga. Vol. Inf., C.S.A., STEWART GREYS
MUSTER ROLL
COMPANY K, 2d REGIMENT
GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
C. S. A.
STEWART COUNTY, GEORGIA

"STEWART GREYS"

Hurley, James H.--Private July 17, 1861. Wounded 2d
Manassas, Va. Aug. 30, 1862. Died, wounds and typhoid
pneumonia, Sept. 20, 1862.