(excerpts) “HD. QRTS., Jan. 20th, 1865. “My dear Wigfall: “Your message to me by Mr. Davis reached me a day or two ago. As I am about to start to S. C., I anticipate your letter by writing at once to you. It gave me great pleasure to see your return mentioned. ” . . [...]
Jan. 20 – Return to Regiment with boxes. Boxes for the Soldiers. Families at home sent thousands of boxes to husbands, fathers, sons and brothers during the war. Some contained pieces of clothing that the soldier would fall and be buried in. We had no chance to wash and dress those who fell in battle. [...]