Mrs. John Brashear, 1862
I ran across a newspaper article that may be of interest to some. Perhaps Charles Brashear can add more details concerning both the Brashear and Whitaker families mentioned.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 29, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
To the people of Houston—
I appeal to you who are lying snugly in your beds, and enjoying the comforts of home this cold wintry night, to take into consideration and relieve the wants of your sentinels, who are posted on the outer wall, without blankets, shoes, socks, and nothing but a few well worn rags to protect them from such weather as we have experienced for the last few days. We have been posted in face of the enemy now a year, and have during that time, received no assistance outside of the command.—The Government in unable to supply us, and if you wish to prevent further levies of men, the best and only way is to keep those you have in the field out of the hospital and grave yards. I need say no more, except that I want blankets or comforts, socks, old winter clothing and under clothing, shoes, &c. Mr. Merriman, of Darling & Merriman, will receive whatever you have to spare, assisted by Mrs. Whitaker and Mrs. Jno. Brashear, and they will immediately forward them to us.
Very respectfully,
A. Whitaker,
Comd'g Houston Artillery Co.,
Fort Eagle Grove, Galveston Island.
Carl
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Re: Mrs. John Brashear, 1862
Earl Perry 12/23/09