Corporal Titus Moss Letters - Cheshire Historical Society

Corporal Titus Moss Letters, September 1862 – March 1863 Page 52
Letter Number 27 written by Titus Moss on 18 December 1862
Jennett Fairfax Station Dec. 18 62
My Dear Wife
I am trying to write a few lines by the light of the
fire. Hoping to send it in the morning . Have been on the march
seven days, six days forward and one on the back track. We went
within 4 or 5 miles of Dumfries. I cannot see any good or use of
the trip but some think it may be to cover the rear of Sigel army.
We are in a pine forest waiting for orders. The country is very
thinly inhabited on the route we took and you cannot imagine the
damage to the country where an army goes. There are miles
together where there is not a rail to be seen and a number places
that were burned down. Gen Stuart the rebel cavalry mans house
was once a splendid place. The fence in front is demolished and
the place seemed to be a stopping place for the
2. trains as they pass along. I should think there were 4 or 5 horses
and mules hitched to wagons and gun carriages standing in and
around the yard. We have seen a little of Va. mud the west side of
the woods near the notch of the rock is a very good specimen when
the frost comes out in the spring. It is almost impossible to write by
the light of the fire and if there is an opportunity to add a few lines
by day light, I shall do so. I hope this will find you in good health
as I am. The children also and Carrie health much improved. Plus
give my thanks to the persons that sent those king letters to us. I do
not see much chance for answering that at present. Weare very
much in hope that you heard we had moved on account of
Christmas box we should have looked for if we had stayed at
Loudon Valley. It would be of no use to send it now but we shall
not mind if the war is drove on vigorously. It is the hope of the
3. end that keeps me in good spirits. Give my love to my father and
mother. I had intended to send them a letter if we had not moved
before now. I shall write as often as I can but if we keep on the
move I cannot write as often as I should like. Neither can we get
the mail often. My love to all friends and my family in particular.
From your affectionate husband. Titus Moss.
Written on paper with a blue and red border and a thirteen star flag
impressed at the top with a banner above with the motto “Union
Forever”. Not his normal paper.
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