Abbreviations used
Date June 10 1864
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper Religious Intelligencer
The language of the text is the original used in the newspaper entry and as transcribed by Daniel F. Johnson. Records acquired by the Provincial Archives are not translated from the language in which they originate.
Letter written by David NICKERSON (see entry #222) at Fredericksburg before being removed to Washington. (May 20th,1864) Dear Wife - I will try and write a few lines to you as I lie here on my back, suffering all I can endure. It is hard work to write so that you can read it, but I thought you would rather see my own hand writing on the paper than any other. They all say I am getting along well. I have lost both my legs just above the knees and am very weak; but by the blessing of God I hope to live through it. Pray for me, dear wife. Many kisses to the children and much love to all. From your suffering husband."