Note to sister

Scope and content:

Written from camp in Giles County, Virginia. Note explains that they have "had a desperate fight. We fought four to one & were whipped very badly-looking for reinforcements."

Language:
English
Other descriptive data:

Camp Giles Co. Va.
Nov 11th 1863

My Dear Sister‐
I have but time to write you that I am safe‐ have had a desperate fight. We fought four to one & were whipped very badly‐ looking for reinforcements‐ will start back tomorrow. My love to all‐ will write again soon.
Your loving Bro James

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