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to his mother

Details his Pennsylvania experiences and "Alabamiams." Pages 3 and 4 written on separate scrap of paper.

GLC02082.37

to Sister

Reports good health for himself as well as the majority of the army. Writes briefly about the fight at Gettysburg because Mary had not received any letters from him.

GLC02082.41

to his sister

Ink is severely faded and nearly illegible. Provides Fredericksburg, Virginia camp news.

GLC02082.24

to his sister

Written from "Graces Church, near Fredericksburg." Comments on camp news and the prices of food & clothes. Also mentions exchanging papers with Yanks.

GLC02082.25

to his sister

Continuation of GLC02082.25. Contains verses of "Bonnie Blue Flag."

GLC02082.26

to his sister

Continuation of GLC02082.25-.26. Mentions sham battles with North Carolina troops, and includes verses of "Maryland."

GLC02082.27

to Mary

Comments on camp news, picket duty & drilling. Written from Camp Co. H 5th Alabama Regiment, twelve months volunteers near Orange C.H., Virginia.

GLC02082.47

to his mother

The first page is overwritten. Mentions various engagements with Yankees including the Battle of Plymouth, North Carolina.

GLC02082.53

to Mary

The letter is written faintly in pencil on foxed paper. The third page is written in his code. Mentions still being on hospital duty.

GLC02082.57

to Mary

Written in pencil. Mentions leaving the Shenandoah Valley on 14 December. Discusses the cold weather.

GLC02082.60