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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. The Cheshire Historical Society Cheshire, Connecticut 06410 http://www.cheshirehistory.org April 2005
Corporal Titus Moss Letters, September 1862 – March 1863 Page 53 Letter Number 28 written by Titus Moss on 22 December 1862 No. 7 Fairfax Station Dec. 22 My Dear Wife Samuel and I received each a letter last night dated the 16. I have two others also that are not answered. I mailed one for Hannah on Monday and should for you only it was so cold. I will send hers to you. If we had not move from A.F. I should tried to have with you a Christmas letter but I had no chance for it. I am very sorry to hear that Carrie is no better but do not altogether despair of her recovery. I think she inherits her mothers constitution. I am very glad that Dr. Rodman has been to see her as I wish every thing done for her that can be. If rubbing will do her good I hope she will work at it. When I left home I little thought Carries health would give out so soon and I heartily wish I could bear a share of your cares and anxieties (it is time to get breakfast. I shall improve every chance to finish this) I am bright with hope yet. Things did 2. look rather dark on Sunday, but it is quite pleasant now. I have great confidence in Burnside but greater in the God of our pilgrim fathers and I yet believe a blessing will rest on the best government that has ever existed. I believe God will hear the prayers of the faithful and bless us. May we be endues with wisdom and strength to act well our part in what-ever circumstances we may be places. I shall write to Carrie as soon as I can but think this is the last letter from here. The sick are moved this morning to Alexandria. I was afraid F. Hotchkiss would be hard sick with fever but it now seems as he might get along and not be very sick. One poor fellow from Southington has died since we stopt here. Marching is what kills many a man. It is useless to have any thing more than the bare necessities of life when an army is on the move. It is afternoon I have been at work for Capt. Gat his tent. I do not suppose he will stayin it more than one night but it is the best way when we stop to fix things as well as we can and 3. if we have let them go and fix again when there is an opportunity. It is a butiful day. Our camp presents a lively appearance. The ground we occupy is gentle hills with rather low ground between. Each reg’t is on a small hill covered with pines. The men are as busy as bees at work some at their cabins some getting wood and some water. Each squad does most of their cooking and it takes about half the spare time we have in these short days. There is a dress parade to night. The Col sent a special order for every man to wash his hands and The Cheshire Historical Society Cheshire, Connecticut 06410 http://www.cheshirehistory.org April 2005
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