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Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He talks about his love for her and their future together. He also describes a trip to the local springs.

Letter from Asbury Coward to his future wife Elise. This letter was written while Coward was still a cadet at The Citadel.

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He asks after her health and talks about her ability to play music. He tells her about the arrival of Spring in Yorkville and teases her with talk of other young ladies. He…

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is away starting the King's Mountain Military School. He scolds her for being foolish regarding a horseback riding incident and tells her about his life and accommodations in Yorkville.

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He talks about being depressed and not having received her letter. He also mentions the doctor leaving and going to visit Limestone Springs to look at their cooking…

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He apologizes for not having anything to say because he is so exhausted and promises to write more in his next letter.

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He talks about dreams that they have both had and their future together. He also tells her about Jenkins illness, a nightly serenade and a church gala.

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He is relieved to hear of her better health and the health of his pupils. He talks about his plans to come to Charleston for vacation and the fact that he has not touched a…

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He is relieved to hear of her better health and is looking forward to the end of the school session. One of his pupils is still ill so he may be delayed in coming down to…

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He talks about being upset over not receiving her letter and the happiness when he finally receives it.