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American Civil War ➔ Letter, Charles E. Hulbert To H. B. Hulbert
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This collection of letters was written by Charles E. Hulbert of Watertown, NY to his brother H. B. Hulbert of Watertown, and his mother, Mrs. J. M. Hulbert of Grand Rapids. They were donated to the Museum by a local family who visited the Museum's "Thank God for Michigan: Stories from the Civil War" exhibit. The letters will be added to the Museum's extensive archival holdings from the Civil War. They offer a soldier's point of view on many aspects of the conflict, but particularly notable is Hulbert's vocal anti-slavery stance. He calls slavery a "curse" and in 1864 wrote, "Thank God, slavery has received its death blow. And I believe God will bless us for resolving to do even at this day, what ought to have been done years ago, viz. to abolish the institution which was a curse to the owner and the owned."; Camp near Belle Plains VAFeb. 19th 1863
Dear Brother Hezzie,
Capt. Moffett came last evening bringing your letter to me. He looks fine with his new clothes on but says that he forgot all about mine and I am a good notion to let things go until I can get home for myself by myself, but if ? & son or Johnson & Higgins have no reluctance in waiting on me & if you think you can get a fit & send them thru safely, why get me a coat & a pair of pants. I think your size of each will be about right, if anything get them a little larger.
Enclosed is $500. I think it good but the Sutler hesitated to take it so I thought I would send it on to you. If it be no good send it back for I know whom I got it of.
I think I forgot to say in my last that I wanted a razor, a brush, & a razor strop & a looking glass & a small course comb. If the bill be good you can pay for them as far as it goes. Get a looking glass that is protected in some way.
I fear this will not reach you until after ? leaves but there will be others up that way if nothing new turns up.
I thought I told you all about my narrow escapes in the battle but it seems I did not. I sent the wounded capbox to mother she thinks the world of it. Are their any bad rumors there about Capt. Beebee? If so let me know , I think they are too hard on him.
What a smart brother you have got! Ain't I ?? I think Dr. Rosa a good judge of course. I am glad you are having interesting meetings. Capt. Snell has left us an our ? are run out I fear as the Hospital tent is in use so that we can have it no longer. How is Nellie Davis now days? Remember me to all my friends, the mail has come but nothing for me. Love to all the Robinsons, write often.
I am as ever your brother, accept my thanks for your kindness,
Charlie
