Cook, George B., fl. 1845-1865 to sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.22.16 Author/Creator: Cook, George B., fl. 1845-1865 Place Written: Winnabow, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 16, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 28.8 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy
George B. Cook is writing in reply to his sister's letter from the 9th. He is well; hopes she is too. He got the box they sent through Mr. Bailey. He did not need tobacco, as it "is an article I have quit using." He sends the box home; asks her to give the piece of grape shot to Brother Harrison. The box will be at the Mocksville depot. "We had a little fight on the 17… the yanks charged our works with negroes. We drove them back after killing nearly all of them." Lost about 25 men, none of whom were in his company. "I can tell you the soldiers are the worst… I ever saw them. They all have come to the conclusion that we are [whipped]." Troops are deserting rapidly. Rations are short. One day they will get meat and bread, but another day they might not get any bread. He believes the war will end within a year. The letter written at Fort Anderson.
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