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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…

Capers talks about the fire that started in the city. He mentions that many people have lost their homes and furniture and now have nowhere to go. He says that it is very sad especially for him since he just came back from Edisto and Clark's Islands…

Capers writes about a passage in a novel called "Lady-bird" that reminded him of Lottie and their love. He thanks God for the depth of their love but remarks that love is not without its pangs. He talks about losing their daughter and Lottie's…

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…

Capers writes Lottie that he got home safely and that will write her a longer letter tonight. He tells her she shouldn't write to him if she feels unwell or has no paper and it won't offend him. He tells her how much he loves her and signs off before…

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…

Capers writes that the enemy has anchored four vessels behind Folly Island and he had his men at the ready. Boats can only cross the bar at high tide so they waited until then and lowered six small boats into the channel. They moved close to the…

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…

Capers writes that he came back from a long day and was told he had a letter from her; however, it was a letter from Mrs. R. He is upset that he has not received a letter from her in four days especially since he writes her everyday. He says that he…

Capers, writing from Cole's Island, says that they are now the sole occupants of the island and that they remain there because it is healthy with convenient quarters and that they can easily fall back to James Island if needed. He says that they are…