October 17, 1864. I incline to think that the raid and pursuit are both over, though we wish that Sherman would follow them until they g...

We have been expecting to move for several days. The Rebels have crossed the Chattanooga and are moving on our rear, a la Jonesboro. If hal...

GENERAL FIELD ORDERS No. 16. HDQRS. DEPARTMENT AND ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE, East Point, Ga., September 10 , 1864 . It is with pride...

September 5, 1864. News of the capture of Fort Morgan. Orders to march at 8 p. m. I was detailed to bring off the pickets, which was ac...

September 7, 1864. At 7 a. m. moved out on our return, and camped for the night on the left bank of Flint river, six miles south of Eas...

Near Jonesboro, August 31, 1864. We were afraid we would have no battle this month, but our fears were disappointed in a very summary m...

Camp near Lovejoy's Station, Sept. 14, 1864. When my last was written Sherman had not developed his intentions, and we were all i...

The same old thing over again. Nothing new from the front. 1 The sick and also the attendants here in the hospital were mustered for pay t...

SAVANNAH, January 5, 1865 I have written several times to you and to the children. Yesterday I got your letter of December 23, and real...