• P. H. Powers to his wife, December 17, 1862

  Powers writes to his wife about his cavalry's participation in the battle of Fredericksburg.

• P. H. Powers to Bob, December 20, 1862

  Powers provides a fairly positive account of camp life and talks about fleeing the Valley in the face of Yankee troops.

• P. H. Powers to his wife, December 25, 1862

  Powers wishes his wife a Merry Christmas and informs her that the Confederates whipped Burnside at Fredericksburg and are now hoping for a peaceful separation with the Union.

• P. H. Powers to his wife, May 6, 1863

  Powers discusses his military duties and says he misses his wife.

• P. H. Powers to his wife, May 3, 1864

  Powers writes about camp life and a predicted battle at Spottsylvania Court House.

• P. H. Powers to his wife, [undated]

  Powers writes about Grant's obstinacy and about the outcome of the battle at Fredericksburg.

• P. H. Powers to [his wife?], May 4, 1864

  Powers describes recent troop movements and despairs of the deaths and casualties around him.

• P. H. Powers to his wife, May 15, 1864

  Powers reports on the death of General Stuart, Powers' best friend in the army.

• P. H. Powers to his wife, May 17, 1864

  Powers shares his disgust at the sight of Union dead left uncared for near Fredericksburg and suggests that U.S. General Grant cares little about his men.

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