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to his parents

Reports the death of Capt. Holden from a wound through the muscle of the arm below the elbow. Also reports that one corporal was killed and two wounded, leaving four corporals on duty. He has finally been paid and hopes to be paid again soon....

GLC06728.033

to Etta

Writes that he is on picket duty twice a week and that he was recently in Knoxville. Reports that contraband come into the lines every day to list for sugar. Also reports that the troops are currently engaged at Dandridge.

GLC06728.039

to his sisters

Complains about the monotony of the barracks. Left for Vicksburg early in the morning. Describes the eating habits of the soldiers and compares them to pigs eating swill. Writes that his eating utensils consist of a tin cup and a jack knife.

GLC06728.040

to Frank

Describes a series of events including a skirmish with General Hood's forces and the battles of Franklin and Nashville. Writes that some men from the company were lost and some "pretty badly demoralized". Also writes that the soldiers are living on...

GLC06728.080

to Thomas Weeks

Writes to inform Weeks that he is still alive and would like to hear from him.

GLC06728.095