Addressed to, but not sent-
Mr. J.A. Braden[1]
Junius Seneca Co.
NY
Marengo Feb 2nd 1864
Esteemed Friend
Oh let thy heart not despise me for that which I am ignorant of. Thou who art arrayed in the robes of thought too deep for me to penetrate. Forgive me my many failings that have thrown themselves between you and me. Oft have I recalled the hours I spent in your company and try to bring to mind what I have done to offend one whose friendship I prized more than the wealth of a thousand worlds like this. Will you please write and explain what caused all of this trouble
Yours,
C.M.W.[2]
[1] Joseph Alonzo Braden born 11 July 1840 in Seneca Co, NY to Louis & Electa (Moore) Braden. He became a infantryman in the Union service 30 April 1861 in Co. D, 27th Regiment, NY Volunteers under Colonel Slocum. His command was assigned to the Army of the Potomac and participated in the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) and in all the engagements of the McClellan campaign. He emerged from his period of service unscathed and was discharged in June 1863. On 23 March, 1864 he married Lucy Angel born 20 March 1845 in Galen, Wayne Co, NY.
[2] Caroline Wibert born in March 1844 in Galen, Wayne Co , NY to George M. and Julia A. Wibert
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