Background:
I pretend a soldier John was fighting in the Civil War. The letter was written to my wife Ann. My parents lived with her. I haven’t children now.
Dear my wife Ann:
Hi! Honey!
We have not seen each other for half a year since I left home to participate in the Civil War. I miss you so much. After fighting, when I take a rest, when I eat or when I lie down. I always remember you and the time we spent together. What a wonderful period of time!
Now, we are rushing to the next spot, there is a short time to have a rest. I don’t know when I can write to you next time and I do not know if there is an opportunity to write to you. So, I take use of the short time to write to you. The war is so cruel. Every day, so many people die. Some of them are my friends. A few seconds ago, we talked together, but after a few seconds, they were shot and died. At the beginning of the war, I was very excited in it. But, now, I feel very sad. I hate this war. In this war, whether the soldiers are my comrades in arms, or the enemies. They are all my compatriots .I really hope that this cruel war will end quickly.
You are my hope in my life. I have known no greater joy than in the few years since I met you. I hope to I will be so lucky that I have opportunity to spend the rest time of my life with you. I hope the worst thing will not happen to me. Unfortunately, I will never come back, please don’t be too sad, I hope you can live staunchly in rest life. In additional, I need you to take care of my parents. I believe you can do well without my help. You will be the pillar of our family.
I have a lot of words that I want to tell you, but there is no time left. At last, I want you know that I love you more than words can express. I will be waiting impatiently for the time when we can all be together again. Please tell my parents that I love them and everything is Ok with me. Don’t let them worry about me. I love you!
All my love, John
6/10/1863
