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to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Written at Cloud's Mill near Alexandria, Virginia. His regiment passed through Richmond, Virginia on 10 and 11 May. They marched through the principal streets in column formation. Union Army Chief of Staff Henry Halleck did not receive them and...

GLC07460.120

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that he is very grateful to be able to see his family once again and looks forward to being reunited with them. He hopes that the war is over for good and that they will be able to return home soon. Writes that the government is working hard...

GLC07460.121

to John A. Lynch

Denies he ordered the burning of Columbia, South Carolina. "The only interest I have in the burning of Columbia is in its true history... the firing was not done by the Authority of the US. The fire once begun the prevailing wind accounts...

GLC09035

to wife

writes that that he is hoping to hear from her soon. tell mother and father "I will be home in a few weeks iif the lord spares my life."

GLC09315.49

to wife

left Washington D.C last Saturday and are now heading toward Cinncinatti. writes they would have been home by now if not for the regimental commander.

GLC09315.50