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to Jane Pierce

Writes to his wife that he is glad he is given the opportunity to write before marching further inland. Discusses his duties and responsibilities. Describes his encounters with guerillas. Written as a brigadier general.

GLC04012

to Mary Aiken

Writes as first lady to her sister about her attempts to socialize. Mentions that she saw Mrs. Jefferson Davis who is nervous about her husband being in Tennessee because there is a cholera epidemic in New Orleans and along the river. On black...

GLC03177

to Anne

Writes that she hopes Anne's injured hand is recovering and asks her to write again when she is able. Hopes she is keeping busy with household duties. Laments over the death of Alfred, her nephew, and expresses sympathy for her sister Mary Aiken's...

GLC03375