29 letters written with lined paper
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A short letter letting Caroline know that he had arrive at Washington D.C. after taking a leave of absence.
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Apologies for making Caroline “blue” in his prior letter, Austin’s trouble on the march, when their cow will calve, and other details.
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A short letter mentioning the cold and stormy weather, the state of their pay, shipping boxes, and what he would like.
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Cecil writes on a lazy Sunday in camp about the poor weather, the condition of his uniform and clothing, and the state of his pay.
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Cecil writes briefly about building a winter hunt, picket duty, and the state of their pay.
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Caroline writes about her cold, the baby, how her funds were doing, paying debts, and a birthday party.
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Cecil responds to two of Caroline’s letters and speaks of justification for the war and slavery.
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A brief letter about picket duty and a wintertime march.
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Cecil writes a quick letter to Caroline, apologizing for deceiving her, informing her of their marching orders, and the health of the boys.
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In this long letter, Caroline complains about the state of the war, the moral affect of the war upon the men who are fighting it, how the armies don’t respect the Sabbath, and her daily schedule.