June 18, 1864 A general attack was planned for an early hour, so Headquarters, which had lain down late, had scarce a chance to turn ov...

Headquarters Army Of Potomac January 29, 1864 If you saw the style of officers’ wives that come here, I am sure you would wish to sta...

CAMP PIERPONT, VA., December 21, 1861. It has been several days since I last wrote to you, owing to occupation, principally drilling m...

CAMP PIERPONT, VA., November 26, 1861. The weather continues quite cold. We had a slight fall of snow, and every night a heavy frost. ...

CAMP PIERPONT, VA., October 14, 1861. We see their pickets and lookouts on all prominent points in front of us, and this afternoon towa...