Augusta: Franklin Carroll to Virginia Miller,
September 22, 1864
Summary:
Carroll thanks his correspondent for sending him clothing, asks her to send some
under garments and discusses the whereabouts of people she might know.
Sept 22 1864
Camp Chase Ohio
[deleted: Mrs] Mrs Virginia Miller
a few lines to let you that I hasten To drop you myself and W E. Millers Received The clothing you sent to him and myself and and feel Ourselves under many obligations to you for them we Rec the following Articles Viz 2 coats 2 pairs pants 3 pairs shoes 2 Vests 1 Hat of whitch we stood Verry mutch in need of as The cold Weather is approaching I have written Several letters By Flag Truce But have not gotten no answer yet your letter was Rec also [deleted: y] you came I wish you would send me Some under clothing as I am Entirely Destitute of a change of clothing of that kind I almost Hate to ask you But I have no Relations living North Nor nobody's address But you and as soon as time will admit I will Repay you for what Expense you have already gone To I will close Hoping to hear from you soon
Your Friend
Franklin Carroll
PS Carlile Rystoe who lived with your Brothers so Tomy in middlebrook was killed in august 62 John R Berrys Son James was killed June 62 I stated about Col W S H Baylor was killed at The 2 Battle of Manassas But was A Brig General in place of Col
