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Capers writes that he is glad that Lottie is feeling better but upset that their son is still ill. He talks about the possibility of losing another child and that she should do the best she can for him but the rest is in God's hands. He then writes…

Capers thanks Lottie for her letter and for getting a testament. He also assures her that he treasures her letters and prizes them above all else. In response to an uncle trying to adopt their son, he says it is funny and that his son shall have no…

Capers writes from the Citadel where he admits to not feeling well. He visits their garden and plucks some leaves to send to her. He talks about how much he loves her and their deceased daughter, Kate, and he visits her grave. He tells her that he…

Capers describes an attack to gain the Secessionville peninsula by taking the Battery by storm. He includes a drawing of the action and refers to different positions on the map to describe the attack. Capers talks about the casualties suffered by…

Capers recounts an advance of the enemy on Secessionville. The Yankees tried to storm the Battery three times while Capers was in charge of manning the heavy guns. He talks about both Confederate and Yankee casualties and how it was a gruesome sight…

Capers relates an account of retrieving four guns and how they met with the enemy on James Island. Capers was unharmed in the skirmish but fears for the safety of Charleston. He asks Lottie to send him needles and to make him a waterproof haversack.

Capers apologizes for not being able to visit her in Florence but says that he will try in the near future. He reminds her of his duty and thanks her for her letters. He also tells her of a note he received from Cousin Sam about Oddy and asks her to…

Capers writes how the weather has improved and as a result, camp duties have been actively performed. He includes a sketch of their encampment and describes the different components. He remarks on his good health and how he sent his horse,…

Capers writes to Lottie from Camp Gist, South Carolina. He says that he is weary, and is camped with nearly five hundred men with no military knowledge. He writes that he is feeling lonely, and doesn't know whether he hears cannons or thunder from…

Capers writes to his wife Lottie from Camp Evans on Johns Island, South Carolina. He wonders where her letters are, as he should have received more than he did. He thanks Lottie for a picture she sent of their son, and assures her that he knows of…