The purpose behind the letter was to express his love for his wife and patriotic love for his country.
Why was this the case?
- The reason for this was, as an army man, he was devoted to his country and as a husband, he was devoted to his wife.
- On July 14, 1861, Sullivan Ballou wrote a poignant letter to his wife, expressing his love for her and his patriotism toward his country.
- A week later he fought in the first battle of the Civil War at Bull Run.
- Sarah would not see this letter for many months.
Who is Sullivan Ballou?
- Sullivan Ballou was a lawyer and politician from Rhode Island, and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
- He is remembered for an eloquent letter he wrote to his wife Sarah a week before he was mortally wounded in the First Battle of Bull Run.
- He died a week after the battle.
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