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to Brother Henry

He describes another tremendous fight.

GLC02172.48

to Brother Henry

There has been a lot of fighting near Richmond. It has been a tedious march from the swamp combined with fighting every day. There have been heavy losses.

GLC02172.51

to Brother Henry

He has been sick for the last two weeks. He requests 5 or 10 dollars and a couple of shirts.

GLC02172.53

to Brother Henry

They learned of the capture of Fort Donaldson and 15,000 prisoners. He hopes his brother had fun sleigh riding and wonders if any of the fellows talk about him when they are hugging the girls. The regiment got new guns. Written in a camp near...

GLC02172.60

to Brother H. (Henry)

Two weeks ago they left camp. The journey to Baltimore was rough. Many men became sea sick. They then went to Louisville and are now in Bardsville. He sent his brother some money.

GLC02172.65

to Heather

He is getting used to being a soldier and he will send all his things home today. They have to be ready to march tomorrow.

GLC02172.03

to Brother

A hundred of them marched for a couple of miles so that they could guard a dam. Eventually they will go to Fairfax where there are 4,000 men.

GLC02172.05

to Brother Henry

He sent his brother some money. The weather has been warm and rainy lately. He complains of having written to various family members but has not received an answer.

GLC02172.08

to Brother Henry

He begs his brother not to enlist. He tells him to please stay at home and make all the money can. He will take his picture soon. They have recenlt got new clothes and blankets.

GLC02172.15

to Brother Henry

There has been fighting among the pickets.Three of their men were wounded and one died yesterday. There are a lot of peach and apple trees where he is.Troops are continually coming in. 70,000 crossed into Virginia Thursday night. Written in Camp...

GLC02172.16