Augusta: John Armentrout to Kate Armentrout, April
22, 1862
Summary:
John's letter to Kate contains news of family members and his thoughts on recent
troop movements in the Valley.
April 22 /62
Camp in Luiptrum Gap
Dear Sister
I am well & have been so for some time as Jacob has given you a description of our moves I will not attempt it our friends & relations in the army are all well. I stayed all night with Aunt Lou on last Thursday night they are all well Uncle Cyrus Rhodes buried his son Dalas week before last Mary & [unclear: Joce] are very poorly they had the diphtheria the rest of the relations are all well.
I thought when we started towards the Blue ridge that we were going to give up the valley to them [illeg.] us off from home this made me feel very sorry but I am glad that we can hear from home yet I hope that God is on our side & will do all of the best my love to you all I hope it will not be long until we will see home and may God bless you all
your brother
John Armentrout
