Clear and hot, but with a fine breeze-southwest. All is quiet around the city. Saturday night the enemy  again  penetrated Gen. Breckinrid...

Staunton, Vieginia , June 9, 1864. Dearest : — I wrote you yesterday a letter which if it reaches you at all, will be some days in advan...

The anniversary of the battle of Piedmont. Thank God the cruel war is over. Playing ball, pitching quoits, helping the farmers, is the way ...

I am grieved to say that we have had a reverse in the “Valley,” and that General Jones, of the cavalry, has been killed, and his command re...

This has been one of the most exciting days we have ever had here. At half past six we gave the soldiers breakfast, and filled their havers...

The day we celebrate. At dark last night the boat tied up at Charleston. Went ashore for a while. The town is located on a bluff, which we ...

This hot morning finds us still in our good camp on the banks of the Great Kanawah River, surrounded by lofty mountains. We have been infor...

A hot morning. All is quiet. Gave my clothes a good washing, hanging them on the bushes to dry. A good swim and bath while waiting for them...

Late last night our company detailed for picket duty. Located at the ford, near the town. It was a fearful, dark, rainy night. Every man wa...