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to Mother

have been resting for 4 or 5 days now. have started to draw clothing as part of their rations. has not heard from Rob in a good while.

GLC08300.37

to Mother

they were in Maryland one day and and left there yesterday morning. marched a distance of 20 miles. is so, so tired of marching. the rations have been scant.

GLC08300.39

to Mother

there was a very severe skirmish at Smithfield the 28th of last month. heard the news that J.S Loukey died but hopes it is not true.

GLC08300.40

to Mother

tired of fighting. wants the war to end, but sees no prospect of stopping. has not heard from Rob and fears he may have been captured or killed since the fighting in Atlanta was severe.

GLC08300.41

to Mrs. Ann E. Lowry

informs her that her son was wounded and has lost a leg.

GLC08300.42