This is a copy of a letter to my Great-grandfather, John Dobson Holdaway,1834-1928 from his brother Andrew C. Holdaway. A Civil War Veteran, he moved from Virginia to the frontier of Texas to homestead in 1867. I have difficulty making out the date at the top of the letter. As you can tell, Andrew is yearning for a visit or news from John. I don’t believe John could read or write. John returned to visit Virginia once about 1912, when my Grandparents met and married. I’d be appreciative if anyone could decipher the date of the letter. The letter shredded as I copied it.
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Very nice letter!
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I am delighted to have it!
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Amazing to be almost intact over a century later. I also think March 21, 1898.
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I think you are right!
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Best of luck in preserving the letter. I think as the other did that it is March 21, 1898. This is a great family treasure.
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I agree
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Wow, such an old letter. That’s a treasure!
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It came apart when I copied. So glad I saved it!
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Yes, old paper just falls apart. When I found old letters and notes of my great-granduncle I was very cautious. So thin and fragile.
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Hope you were able to copy.
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Fabulous.
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I agree March 21st 1898 or possibly 1828. What an amazing find.
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Thanks. It has to be 1898. He was born in 1834.
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I love the penmanship from back in those days it was so beautiful.
The date of the letter looks like it is March 21st, 1898 to me also.
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Two or three others said the same thing. Thanks.
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March 21st, 1898?
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Maybe so. I had just about reached that conclusion.
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