1864 Saint Louis MO to Ohio Letter Re:7th Kansas & Subscription to Newspaper (Transcribed)

See transcription below. Mentions the 7th Kansas coming from Ft Leavenworth. Also about a subscription to the Missouri Democrat newspaper with the original check and a receipt all included. Saint Louis April 10, 1864 My dear friend, Your long-looked for letter dated a week ago today reached me on Friday. I had many a time looked in vain in my P. O. Box for the dainty white envelopes which I was from day to day expecting. But knowing that there was some good reason for the delay, I was willing to wait… A week ago today the Captain’s wife started for New Orleans on a pleasure excursion in company with a few acquaintances. Will not be back for two weeks yet. When I last wrote, I have forgotten whether I mentioned that the 7th Kansas boys were here. The regiment came down from Leavenworth two or three weeks since and were expecting to do right on down the river, but after waiting a few days for orders, they were finally ordered into camp here until they are armed, equipped and mounted. Will remain here perhaps a month or two yet. Cowles Merrill Jr. who came on with Herbert Tourge [?] has been rejected by the examining surgeon as being unfit for the service on account of heart disease. A day or two after his rejection, he was taken down with the measles here at our boarding house. Had a pretty long time with them for a few days but is now getting along finely. Clarkson, Herbert, Captain Bootwick and some of the other Kansas boys have been here and stayed with us a night or two. I was surprised to hear that Amos [Nims] had reenlisted for I supposed that he was pretty well tired of being a soldier. Success to him. Who is to teach our summer school? You will please accept my thanks for the lock of soft brown hair you so kindly sent me and for the love sent with it. If you miss any members of “Gordey” or if the “Democrat” does not reach you regularly, please inform me. Goodbye & good night. — Allen Pick up in James Island near folly beach or shipping is turned on. Comes in a protector sleeve and backing board.

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Used (normal wear)

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Letter