Franklin County: Samuel M. Potter to Cynthia Potter,
May 22, 1864
Summary:
Potter reports that his cavalry is within seven miles of Richmond and mentions
that his health is good.
Cynthia Potter
May 22nd 1864
White House Landing James River Va.
Dear Wife
One week ago yesterday I wrote you. Since that time we left the river & moved up towards Richmond within 7 miles so were cut off from the outer world we dont know what the Army of the Potomac has been doing for over a week. Except what we learn from Richmond papers & we dont put faith in what they say. Our mail is still back. Nothing from my family. But I still hope you are all well. We have not had any fighting the past week. Today we came for rations & forage. It is Sabbath but all are in a hurry & bluster marching, & hallooing making it quite differant from the Sabbath at home. My health continues good as usual, except headaches these hot days. I have been living on corn cakes for nearly a week. Will get to hard tack this evening. As I have no particular news I send you my love, remember me to the children & at the throne of grace
Your most affectionate husband
S.M. Potter
Will you send me some stamps & still write once a week. I will get your letters after awhile.
