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Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 25, 1862

Summary:
A brief note from Hotchkiss to his wife to tell of a Confederate victory over General Banks.


Sara A. Hotchkiss

Sunday, May 25th 1862

Winchester

My Dr Wife --

We have whipped Banks completely, our Cavalry are in pursuit -- We have had a series of victories & hardly any loss, have captured immense stores -- I am perfectly well & will write soon God be praised.

truly

Jed. Hotchkiss



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