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Frank Malcom letters, 1864
1864-12-17 Page 04
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I do not Know what This Inactivity means for we would all of us rather push ahead but presume it is for the best. Fort McCallister was captured by our forces on the 14" with about 300 prisoners which opened our communication to the Sound we have a fleet at the mouth of the Ogeechee River whcih emptyes into the sound 20 miles below Savannah. This is all the communication that we have open with the gulf yet. Our forces are now bombarding Ft. Jackson on the Savannah River five miles below Savannah which when taken will open communication with Fort Pulaski at The mouth of the Savannah River, when Ft. Jackson falls our Gun Boats will be able to reach the City of Savannah and with Their assistance The place will soon fall. I must soon close for the mail is Ready to Start my health is good I never felt better in my life got quite Lonsom at times but Think we all expect you must my dear excuse my bad writing hope I will be able to do better soon Remember me to all write to me as often as possible and Believe me ever Your Affectionate Husband Frank Malcom
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I do not Know what This Inactivity means for we would all of us rather push ahead but presume it is for the best. Fort McCallister was captured by our forces on the 14" with about 300 prisoners which opened our communication to the Sound we have a fleet at the mouth of the Ogeechee River whcih emptyes into the sound 20 miles below Savannah. This is all the communication that we have open with the gulf yet. Our forces are now bombarding Ft. Jackson on the Savannah River five miles below Savannah which when taken will open communication with Fort Pulaski at The mouth of the Savannah River, when Ft. Jackson falls our Gun Boats will be able to reach the City of Savannah and with Their assistance The place will soon fall. I must soon close for the mail is Ready to Start my health is good I never felt better in my life got quite Lonsom at times but Think we all expect you must my dear excuse my bad writing hope I will be able to do better soon Remember me to all write to me as often as possible and Believe me ever Your Affectionate Husband Frank Malcom
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