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Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He tells her about his visit to church and that he will see her next week.

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He mainly discusses the weather, the lack of letters from Elise and a sermon given by the new minister.

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He tells her how glad he is to have received her letter and that her illness has brought her closer to God.

This letter from Asbury to his wife Elise relates that her brother is ill and is in the hospital. He asks her to write to him and speaks briefly about his current position.

Letter written by Asbury Coward to his wife Elise. He talks about his troops not wanting to re-enlist and how he plans to resign his command and start his own regiment if things do not get better. He also mentions James being sick and wanting a new…

Letter written by Asbury Coward to his wife Elise. He teases his wife and talks about their daughter. He also talks about furloughs and how hard it is to get one. He mentions a social gathering and that his regiment is to move locations.

Letter written by Asbury Coward to his wife Elise. He has just received a letter from her and talks about his daughter and what she could be like. He also tells her that he is sending her money and that she needs to be more guarded after a theft in…

Letter written by Asbury Coward to his wife Elise. He tells her that her brother, John, is sick and that he plans to bring him to his camp where he can look after him.

Letter written by Asbury Coward to his wife Elise. He tells her about what is going on in Richmond and all the parties he has been attending. He also wonders why they are still in Richmond when there are troops needed elsewhere.

Letter written by Asbury Coward to his wife Elise. He tells her how the Southern forces have triumphed and describes some of the battle. He tells her about the various wounds that men they know have received.