Achilles J. Tynes graphically describes two days of battle to his wife, and relates two close calls.
Achilles J. Tynes writes to his wife about troop movements and discusses the temptations of the flesh, which he overcomes by keeping her in his mind.
Achilles J. Tynes lists items he left as his brigade moves and changes camps.
In this letter, Achilles J. Tynes describes McCausland's raid into Maryland and Pennsylvania, and the attack made upon the raiding party by Averill's troops.
Achilles relates his escape from a bloody battle.
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