Franklin County: Samuel M. Potter to Cynthia Potter,
May 14, 1864
Summary:
Potter's short letter describes his cavalry's movement to within two miles of
Richmond.
Cynthia Potter
May 14th 1864
Camp near Haxfords Landing
James River Va.
Dear Wife
After two weeks marching & fighting I find an opportunity of sending you a letter. I am and have been well & hope you are still enjoying good health. Our cavalry has had a fight nearly every day since my last. During this week we left the Army of the Potomac & took the line of march for Richmond getting within two miles of the city where was captured 300 prisoners and 2 cannon. The rebs sent in a large force of infantry & had us surrounded, but the boys whipped the rebs badly and we passed on arriving at the James river where we will get rations & forage & be under the protection of the gunboats. What next I dont know. I have not received your letters for some time but hope in a few days to get them. I ask you to excuse a short letter this time as I am very tired and sleepy. Give my love to the children. I pray that God may bless you my loved ones at home.
Your affectionate husband
S. M. Potter
