Scope and Contents Note Transcription of letter: Camp 18 miles east of Knoxville, Tenn.Dec. 21st A. D. 1863Dear Mother, After several days of real cold winter weather like the birds we are made cheerful with the return of a warm and pleasant day. My ink yesterday was in a frozen state, & I like the ink was too cold to write. I have several letters to answer as we have had but little time, & poor chance to write frequently. We have been...