Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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I have been Judge Advocate of a General Court Martial for a few days past which
has kept me very busy. I have to prepare all the cases & also keep the
record of proceedings. The weather is very warm but more pleasant than formerly.
It dont rain quite all the time now. Every thing moves along as it should. The
great genius of Genl Mc. Clellan is gradually unfolding. We all swear by him.
The moment he appear among the troops, it is cheer after cheer always. He seems
to posess more magnetic influences & power than any other man I ever saw.
Not a soldier in his army
that does not love him & feel perfect
confidence in him. I doubt if the presence of Napolean was ever worth more to
any of his armies than McClellan’s to this army. But his ability will be tested
soon. I am remarkably well, but it is tedious soldiering this hot weather. I
wish I could see an end of this thing. But we have the satisfaction of acting
the bigest part of any people on earth before us. How our movements startle and
astonish the old nations. I dont think the time distant comparatively when they
will understand our power & will more tangibly than they do now. This war is
a school for us. How is mother, & how does she like Nashua & Anne too
Now I will devote this leaf to my own splendid wife alone. And
first I must tell her I love her dreadfully. One year ago was just making up my
mind to get married. & in a few days we were married. How happy we were.
What a beautiful marriage we had. It has been an eventful year since then &
one of much sorrow to many, but how we have been blest. How much joy I have
derived from our marriage tho, we have separated, I hope this will be our last
year of separation. How happy we might be together, but there will be nothing
lost to us, we shall get our reward. The first hour’s meeting seems to pay for
our separation. God has seemed to bless our union
We should
attribute all to him & remember him first. He can be our shield wherever we
are. I have thanked him for all my success & blessings but most of all for
you. My own sweet angel wife. I do love you sincerely. & O. how I would like
to see you & be with you this summer. You must be very careful of your
health, & keep up good courage. Do not get down hearted, or despair. There
is nothing certain of course. Yet I think I shall get through safely &
return to you after awhile. Remember you have my sole & devoted love whether
I am with you or not. I will write again soon.
Yr own husbandW.G. Veazey