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A1961.1_B3_F26.pdf
Capers writes that the Yankees have ceased shelling Atlanta and there is now a stillness that has fallen over the city. The men are happy but subdued. He talks about the work that the Yankees have done and marvels at their engineering skill but…

A1961.1_B3_F25.pdf
Capers writes that Ben made it to Atlanta the night before but was tasked with helping put out a fire. He says how upset he is that Lottie has only received three of his letters and hopes that she will eventually receive all of them. He writes about…

A1961.1_B3_F24.pdf
Capers writes how thrilled he is to receive four letters from Lottie and mentions a loss that the family has suffered. The rest of the letter is business regarding the mailing of money, when his next letters will be posted and information about a…

A1961.1_B3_F23.pdf
Capers discusses his favorite collects or short prayers with Lottie and compares them with her favorites. He says that he cannot wait until they can pray together again. He still has a cold but is otherwise well and the shelling of Atlanta continues.…

A1961.1_B3_F22.pdf
Capers writes that they are waiting on news from Wheeler's expedition to the rear of the enemy troops. He says that he visited a man named Joe and that he is well. Capers also writes that he is well and tells Lottie that he had a dream about her. He…

A1961.1_B3_F20.pdf
Capers writes a short letter to Lottie to tell her that he is in Atlanta and is doing well. He tells her that the enemy is preparing to cross the Chattahoochee and Atlanta may be lost. He hopes that they will camp close enough to Oxford so that he…

A1961.1_B3_F13.pdf
Capers writes to Lottie of the few mementos he has of her and their children. He repeats part of a letter back to her and thanks God that he has been kept safe. He mentions a leg wound that he has is healing well and that since all communication has…

A1961.1_B3_F12.pdf
Capers describes his journey from leaving the train at Montgomery, Alabama, to traveling by boat to Demopolis, Alabama. He tells Lottie that the men are exhausted and had to ride in open platform cars or box cars where there was horse dung. He…

A1961.1_B3_F11.pdf
Capers writes from aboard the West Point and Atlantic Railroad. He tells Lottie about the women and children who come out to wave to the soldiers as they go by and how some of the soldiers yell at them in return. He also remarks on some news in the…

A1961.1_B3_F10.pdf
Capers writes of his journey from Augusta to Jackson, Mississippi by train. He tells Lottie that many men have left to see their families and that ladies wait for the soldiers at the different stations to give them roses. He also tells Lottie that he…
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