Letters of Old
This page will display scans and transcriptions of old family letters.
Left: 1850 letter to Cornelius and Caroline Bedford from Cornelius' parents, Stephen and Cristiannia Bedford.
Right: 1864 letter from a Civil War soldier to his aunt. Sent from Camp of the 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry near Brandy station.
Right: 1864 letter from a Civil War soldier to his aunt. Sent from Camp of the 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry near Brandy station.
The "Spirit" Letter.
3 Mile Bay March 27th, 1853
From John W. Bedford to his brother Cornelius Bedford. There is a reference to a sceance and a spirit who claims that Cornelius has died. After the close of the letter, two final sentences have been added by the Spirit!
3 Mile Bay March 27th, 1853
From John W. Bedford to his brother Cornelius Bedford. There is a reference to a sceance and a spirit who claims that Cornelius has died. After the close of the letter, two final sentences have been added by the Spirit!