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A1961.1_B3_F37.pdf
Capers does not write anything to Lottie on September 30th due to rain but in his letter on the 1st of October, he tells her where they are camped and how many miles they have marched. He also tells her what he ate for dinner and that he is the most…

A1961.1_B3_F35.pdf
Capers complains about the slow postal service and hopes that Lottie is receiving his letters. He gives a physical description of Jefferson Davis who visited the camp in anticipation of a possible assault on Sherman and Atlanta. He also scolds Lottie…

A1961.1_B3_F33.pdf
In his letter on the 17th, Capers complains to Lottie about how slow the mail is but that he is glad that their daughter May is better. He also tells her to remember to trust in God in all things. In his letter on the 18th, Capers writes that the…

A1961.1_B3_F32.pdf
Capers asks about his daughter May's health and then describes another service he went to led by Bishop Lay. His subject was the disciples on the tempestuous sea and Jesus coming to their aid. He ends the letter by telling Lottie that she no longer…

A1961.1_B3_F31.pdf
Capers writes to Lottie that he has just received several old letters from her including one that informs him of May's illness. He tells Lottie to be strong and that it is in God's hands. He also describes a church service that he attended where the…

A1961.1_B3_F30.pdf
Capers asks Lottie to knit him a pair of gloves and describes the weather where he is located. He assures Lottie that he has plenty of paper even though he is writing on scraps. He also says that he probably won't see them until Christmas and that he…

A1961.1_B3_F29.pdf
In his letter on the 9th, Capers describes the destruction he sees around him and remarks on the efficiency of the Yankee army. He commends them for properly burying their dead in marked graves while the Confederate army dumps their bodies in…

A1961.1_B3_F28.pdf
Capers describes the siege and aftermath of the fall of Atlanta in detail. At the end of the letter, he asks Lottie about her health and tells her that she needs to take care of herself. He also tells her that God will watch over her and that they…

A1961.1_B3_F27.pdf
Capers writes a short letter to Lottie in which he again states that he doesn't believe that the enemy is in retreat. His division was moved and he went into town to buy rice and to mail this letter. He tells her that he will send her two pictures…

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…
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