Franklin County: Thomas F. Boatwright to his Wife,
June 25, 1863
Summary:
This letter fragment, written in difficult handwriting, mentions the capture of
Pennyslvanian property on that expedition.
June 25th 1863
Camp near Chambersburg Pa
My Darling Wife
You [illeg.] this are anxious to hear from me and as I have a way to send
a letter by a wagon to winchester I hurry to write you
a few lines I am now where I never [unclear: was] in this state farther
north than I ever expected to be but it seem that from our course we are still
going farther we have had no difficulty got no fight Captured a quantity of
stores Horses Cattle and various other things I am well I would like to write
more but have not the time all of the boys are well I have two dresses and a
pair of shoes for you if I can find a way to send them I [unclear: will]
[unclear: close] for [unclear: Monday]
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