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Free admission
Free ample parking
Nearby restaurants
Guided tours offered
Wheelchair/stroller
accessible

Civil War Letters - an online exhibit

Letter to Mrs. Magaret A. Holland
Wilmington NC Feb 22 1863
Dear Wife
I once more Seate my self down to drop you a few lines to let you know how I am giting I have not bin well for some many days but I am going about but I hope when theas few lines comes to hand they will find you all in good health I havent had a leter from you since Love came out hear and I think it is most time to get one We got to Wilmington Last night and it was very Cold for we has to ride on flats Cares and it ant Warme hear to day We are in very good houses and they are haling us wood Wood We are living fast now but I cant tell how long we will Stay hear Mira Jim and she has Rote for a box but we never got it yet you can Send it yet if you have Enny Good Chance So I must come by asking you to Wrigt as Soon as you git theas few lines So far will my Love till I see you a gane.