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to his wife

Described his trip to Jackson. Describes the land. Discusses the situation of the Civil War in Jackson.

GLC05981.05

to his wife

He says that July 4th (mistakenly written 1st) went quietly. He wanted at least a parade. Hopes to be back home by next year's 4th of July. Writes about the march.

GLC05981.06

to his wife

Gives a detailed account of a skirmish that happened earlier. Writes what happened after the skirmish in detail.

GLC05981.07

to his wife

He heard that the western army is in combat. Talks about the Negro Companies in the Civil War. Discusses the Emancipation Proclamation. Writes about a train accident. He hopes to be home by spring.

GLC05981.08

to his wife

His family is thinking about moving to the west. Received a few letters. He is asking his wife to teach in a certain district. Describes his colonel. Wants to know about Edwin, his brother.

GLC05981.10

to his wife

Explains in detail what happened when he was leaving Jackson. Wants to get paid.

GLC05981.11

to his wife

Thanks his wife for the items she sent him. Describes the place where he is sleeping. Thinks about the end of the war. Writes about a rumor. Includes a detailed weather report.

GLC05981.12

to his wife

Explains his daily routine. Describes his marching adventures. Tells wife what is going on with his sister.

GLC05981.13

to his wife

Writes about the food, an adventure with his regiment, and the rumors that have surfaced around camp. Hopes Vicksburg, Mississippi has fallen by now. Gives a short weather report.

GLC05981.14

to his wife

Says that he postponed sending this letter earlier in fear of someone taking the 10 dollars he was sending. Notes how the city of Memphis gets men drunk. Mentions his plans after the war is over. Gives his opinions on the war and "the Negro" in...

GLC05981.15