Pamela IsraelJan 21, 20192 min readTranslation and LanguageBeloved Son, Hurry! 1843 Letter1843 letter in old German handwriting from my 3x great grandfather, to his son telling him to hurry from the army before his mother dies.
Pamela IsraelJan 20, 20191 min readHandwriting & LanguagesWhy Write Notes on Photos?I remember being flummoxed by my mom's handwriting. What could it possibly mean? How glad I am that I learned cursive and can now read h
Pamela IsraelJan 19, 20192 min readTranslation and LanguageSurviving Manassas: Civil War DiaryCivil War 1862 Diary: Looking at just the week of August 26 highlights his experiences: rebels attacking, burning railroad bridges, fighting