Henry Hane Co. B 29th OVI and John Hane
All letters pertain to the condition & wounds of Henry Hane, Co. B, 29th OVI.
Letter #1, May 12th, 1864, N.E. Bryan writes to family about coming to Chattanooga Tenn. with Henry to the General Hospital No.1, Ward 1. from Ringold. Wounds are bad, would like to see his father, if he dies what to do with body?
Letter #2, May 13th, 1864, written on U.S. Christian Commission stationary. Edward Smith (Genl Agt) writes about the musket ball wounds Henry received at the attack in front of Dalton. Asked Henry if he was prepared for death, answer was yes. He wants to be taken home to die, but if he doesn’t make it that long, expenses are spelled out on the back of the letter for embalming & other processing expenses for deceased.
Letter #3, May 17th, 1864, Manfred Abbert writes Henry’s folks telling them that Henry is asking for his father to visit him in the hospital, and goes into detail about the wounds Henry received.
Letter #4, May 21st, 1864, written by Henry’s brother J.C. Hane to the family. JC tells of the wound he received as a shell hit his forehead, doctor extracted it, and is doing better, he’s expected to be sent to Louisville KY very soon. Henry is still hanging on.
Letter #5, May 25th, 1864, Henry’s father (John Hane) writes his wife from TN. Henry is in poor condition, but has a good doctors and getting good treatment. Describes bullet wounds he received. Henry talks about Heaven & Jesus.
Letter #6, May 27th, 1864, John Hane writes family in regards to Henry’s condition, wounds, doctors, praying, Satan, Jesus, and getting the best care at the hospital.
Letter #7, Nashville (June) 3rd, 1864, Western Union Telegraph, John Hane writes to family that Henry has died.
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