Scope and Contents Note Dec. 14th 1863Chattanooga, Tenn.Dear SisterI sat my self down to let you know that I am well at present and hope that these few lines may find you in the same state of health. well matta I have come out of another fight safe and sound with the exception of getting my ankle hurt but it is a good deal better now. well matta I wrote you a letter a few weeks ago and I think that it is time I was getting a letter from you now. I said that I would send you some...

Scope and Contents Note Chattanooga Jan. 13th/64Dear SisterI recived yours of December the 29 and was glad to hear from you that you are well. these few lines leave me in good helth. and my ankle is got well again. you wanted to know how I got it hurt on the 25th of nov. was the day we had the fight and when we made the charge on the rebels works. I slepeted and fell down and got my ankel hurt. well mattie I sent you a order a few days befor Christmas to go to uncle addam and get ten dollars...

Scope and Contents Note June 13th 1865Camp Near NashvilleDear SisterI recived your kind and welcome letter a few days ago and it found me in good helth. I was glad to hear from you that you are well and glad to hear that Susans family is well also—well mattie I am sory to hear that you are used so mean by your sister and uncle but let them go and you do the best you can and be a good girl until I get home and then I will see to you. try and get a good place to live at until I get...