Fuller, Franklin W., fl. 1861-1865 to Mary

Written at camp near Winchester, Tennessee. He writes that he waited up rather late for her letter and that he received two papers from Henry Clark. The smell of the flower and cinnamon she enclosed in the letter reminded him of her. Writes that the smell also reminds him of his mother. He hopes that he receives some letters from his friends. He is also glad that his brother-in-law writes to him. Writes that in the event of his death she should take all of his effects. Around midnight on 4 July the bugle sounded and the troops were ordered to be ready to march by three in the morning. He remembers how four years ago he and Mary were mere "acquaintances" and he never thought he would be a soldier. He has received the shirt, book, and writing supplies she has sent him. Wishes that they had a home of their own so she would not have to work so hard. Thinks that the war will soon be over as the siege at Vicksburg, Mississippi is going well. They have also heard news that Port Hudson, Louisiana has been captured. Reports that Confederate General Braxton Bragg's Army has been scattered. Union General George Meade has taken many prisoners. Writes about some of the men who have come to visit him at camp.