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to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Says her letters help the tediousness of war. Reports the city of Petersburg is plainly visible and "...I heard the church bells ringing from there, this morning, the same as if...

GLC03523.20.20

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Expresses deep love and longing for her. Comments how much he misses her kisses and dancing with her. Reports he has not seen a lady in six months except on the streets of Petersburg...

GLC03523.20.21

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Reports he has put out a "shingle" that reads "...shirts repaired wholesale and retailed,"and opened a shirt business. Says he repaired a neckband and a wristband and it took him three...

GLC03523.20.22

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Tells her not to send anymore shirts, he will buy government shirts and stockings even though they are not as good as hers. States there is plenty of good whiskey available to them for...

GLC03523.20.23