November 9, 18621
“We had quite a snow-storm day before yesterday, and it is still very cold. I am afraid our poor soldiers will suffer dreadfully from the weather this winter, as I heard yesterday that we had upwards of 10,000 men without shoes!
“Genl. Johnston2 is improving, and speaks of reporting for duty in two weeks, but Papa says he doubts if he is able.”
- Writing from Richmond, Virginia
- October found us delightfully situated in a comfortable house on Grace Street. General and Mrs. Joseph E. Johnston, ourselves, and Major Banks, composed our “Mess.”—Louise Wigfall Wright.