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17 December 1862
Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?
to Mother
a great deal of the company has been wounded or killed. hoping to get a furlough soon.
GLC08300.12
22 December 1862
sick with pneumonia
GLC08300.13
27 December 1862
his wound is improving. still suffering from pneumonia. sent to Farmville to recuperate.
GLC08300.14
23 January 1863
currently has very bad pain. they have recommended him for a furlough.
GLC08300.15
11 September 1863
is now in very good health. had a tiresome journey and had to stay in Richmond a couple of nights. they will move soon. has been doing some drilling that hurts his foot.
GLC08300.16
12 September 1863
to Brother
heard they might follow the 21st regiment, but no such luck. writes they have been drilling twice a day and they have a general review this week. Written in a camp near Orange, Virginia
GLC08300.17
21 September 1863
left camp last Monday and marched out on the river for a fight. heard that East Tennesee has been evacuated and Charleston has gone.Written in a camp near Rapidan River, Virginia
GLC08300.18
9 October 1863
has had a headache for several days. advised to keep two days rations on hand. does not know know if there will be a fight soon. Written in a camp near Rapidan River, Virginia
GLC08300.19
4 November 1863
in very feeble health. in camp two miles from Brandy Station. asks her to send him all kinds of food.
GLC08300.20
9 November 1863
very weak. hoping for a furlough. if he doesn't get one, he will ask for a transfer to Raleigh.
GLC08300.21
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