Letter from Manning Nelson to his wife, Elizabeth, July 1, 1943

Title

Letter from Manning Nelson to his wife, Elizabeth, July 1, 1943

Description

This short letter is sent to Elizabeth or "Lib" while he is traveling and is spending the night in Virginia.

Creator

Publisher

The Citadel Archives and Museum

Date

Rights

Materials in The Citadel Archives & Museum Digital Collections are intended for educational and research use. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. For more information contact The Citadel Archives & Museum, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 29409.

Format

application/pdf

Language

English

Type

Text

Identifier

https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1418

Coverage

Richland (S. C.)

Text

[Page 1]

July 1, 1943.

Dearest “Lib”,

We are spending tonight in Culpepper [sic] Va. We have made it this far without any trouble, Have only 160 miles to travel tomorrow.

This sure is beautiful country up around here. Will write soon

Thinking of you

Lots of Love
Manning.

P.S. Have you got that picture yet.

[Page 2]

[See original document for envelope.]

Citation

Nelson, Manning, “Letter from Manning Nelson to his wife, Elizabeth, July 1, 1943,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed April 28, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1418.