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to Sister

He writes he is now in the shop making dough. They have to bake a thousand loaves of bread a day. He is healthy and fat. Written at Camp Griffin

GLC07205.031

to Sister Sophia

He describes his current surroundings, the food and pickett guard. He tells a story about killing a hog.

GLC07205.051

to Sister Sophia

Includes drawing of Camp Boston and map of surrounding area.
He writes he had one of the happiest days since arriving. He received a box from home containing everything he wants and he likes the captain they currently have. Written at Camp Boston.

GLC07205.053

to Sister Sophia

He describes his daily activities including battalion drills and what they ate for breakfast. He tells one story of how they were given only bread for breakfast one day and the men retaliated by not coming out for inspection.

GLC07205.054

to Sister Sophia

Right now they are having a very lazy time of it and most of the mena re on their backs. He has heard that Capt. Carlow is well-liked. he tells Sophia he is glad he is a private and proud of it. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

GLC07205.057

to Sister Sophia

There was one night where he stayed in an old widow's house. The widow was upset about the death of her dog. He talks of one day returning to school to become a better speller and writer.

GLC07205.059

to Cousin

He writes about picket and guard duty. Some of their pickets have been taken prisoner but he says it would be difficult to drive them away from their position.

GLC07205.065

to Much Respected Cousin

They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back

GLC07205.070

to Mother

He describes the difficult march they have had along the Rappahanock. They are now camped in the Bull Run battlefield. Written near Warrenton, Virginia.

GLC07205.072

to Sister Sophia

One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently...

GLC07205.083