Transcription of page 1 of another letter from D.L. Simpson, father of 1st Lieutenant Henry C. Simpson of the 2nd Minnesota Infantry Regiment, to Governor Alexander Ramsey regarding his son’s remains. He requests that the son’s remains be sent to the father’s home in New Hampshire at the expense of the government. See the December 11, 1861 entry for the first letter from Simpson.
“West Rumney, N.H. Feb 20, 1862 His Excellency
Gov Ramsey – Dear Sir, I wrote you some two months since with regard to the removal of the remains of my son, Lieut H C Simpson of Comp C 2 Regt Minn Volunteers, asking assistance in their removal. I received a very satisfactory answer. You said you would call the attention of your Legislature, which was then about to assemble, to the subject, which you did. I have watched the reported proceedings of the legislature from week to week but have noticed no action upon the subject. Since I wrote you before, his wife has deceased and is buries in the cemetery near this place. They have left to my care their two orphan children with nothing of any amount to assist me in their maintenance and education. My own means are very limited or I would not trouble you with this letter. I know that the public exigencies call heavily upon the resources of States as well as individuals, but you may well think that it would be a great consolation to me and his other friends here, could his body be removed and deposited in our cemetery by the side of his wife and other friends who have preceded him to the spirit world. […]“

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Citation: February 20, 1862 Letter from… . Letters Received–Requests for Assistance. Minnesota: Governor: Ramsey. Records. Minnesota Historical Society. State Archives. Minnesota Historical Society.
