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PVT James Richardson “Rich” Bryant Jr.

Birth
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Death
1 Feb 1863 (aged 45)
Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Division C, Row P, Grave 7
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Died of disease
Co E 5th SCVI
37 yrs of age
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Jan. 3
Dear Caroline,
I seat myself to drop you a few lines to let you know that I am not well. Last night I thought I would die but I am better today. I and little Jim went to see George yesterday to Coosahacha and he was well. He went on picket duty while I was there. He is very depressed I wish I could help him; he left crying and I cried too. It seemed to have broken his heart when he left me, he was so worried and disappointed and worn out. He had a piece of meat to last for two days. He wanted me to eat with him but I would not do it. I gave him five dollars and he had five dollars to add to it. He has no shoes, you must send some to him. I am nearly out of money, can you send me some and some writing paper. I need nickles, dimes, etc. it is difficult to get change. Could you send George some thread. I gave him a needle but he has no thread. I hope and trust that this evil war will end.

Caroline, please write often I want to see you and the children. When I don't hear from you I worry as I write these letters every week but your letters are not coming through. I am anxious to hear from home, tell all the friends to write to me and give all the news back there.

The men here are talking about leaving, some have but I intend to stay as long as anyone else will stay.

John Bryant is not well but he is able to get around. He is with me in the tent talking over the difficulties we are having. Write soon let me know what is happening there and who is leaving for war duty.

James R. Bryant
Died of disease
Co E 5th SCVI
37 yrs of age
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Jan. 3
Dear Caroline,
I seat myself to drop you a few lines to let you know that I am not well. Last night I thought I would die but I am better today. I and little Jim went to see George yesterday to Coosahacha and he was well. He went on picket duty while I was there. He is very depressed I wish I could help him; he left crying and I cried too. It seemed to have broken his heart when he left me, he was so worried and disappointed and worn out. He had a piece of meat to last for two days. He wanted me to eat with him but I would not do it. I gave him five dollars and he had five dollars to add to it. He has no shoes, you must send some to him. I am nearly out of money, can you send me some and some writing paper. I need nickles, dimes, etc. it is difficult to get change. Could you send George some thread. I gave him a needle but he has no thread. I hope and trust that this evil war will end.

Caroline, please write often I want to see you and the children. When I don't hear from you I worry as I write these letters every week but your letters are not coming through. I am anxious to hear from home, tell all the friends to write to me and give all the news back there.

The men here are talking about leaving, some have but I intend to stay as long as anyone else will stay.

John Bryant is not well but he is able to get around. He is with me in the tent talking over the difficulties we are having. Write soon let me know what is happening there and who is leaving for war duty.

James R. Bryant

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