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Corporal Titus Moss Letters, September 1862 – March 1863 Page 70 Letter Number 36 written by Titus Moss on 18 January 1863 Fairfax Station Sunday Jan 18 th My Dear Wife This is the most lonely of all the days since we came from home. We were ordered to be ready to march at eight this morning. Last night I suppsed then that I should leave all the boys behind but the drum did beat until the usual time. At roll call I learned that we were to march on Monday. All the evening the doctors were busy in examining the sick to see who were able to march and taking the names of those that were not. Those that were not were to be sent on the cars after breakfast. The doctor came to our cabin and said that the sick must be ready to go to the cars in half and hour. We packed their things as quickly as possible. Samuel is about as usual but is looking thin with a bad cough. I do not know what to think of Frank. He has not been well for a week and has some 2. fever and diarrhea and perhaps rheuma- tism. At any rate he is sick enough to be in a good bed ant be gumbling over very rough ground on a wagon to get to the cars which were only freight cars with no seats, whatever. Henry went with them. He is some better and walked to the cars. I carried his baggage. I did not count the cars. Should think there was 16 or 18 of them. The car that our boys was in was crowded a great deal to much. I think Samuel will be able to write as soon as he gets settled. I am very much afraid that F will be hard sick. Frank was gone on picket when we sent those orders home and has not signed his yet but he wished me to signed and take care of it. In our hurry I forgot to ask if I should send it home, but think he intended that I should and shall do so when there is an opportunity. If they should be sick very long I wish that some friend could see them. I should like to pay the fare one way. I suppose it is a trouble to get a pass to come this way from 3. Washington, but one can go toW easily and I suppose could visit friends in the hospital. Your kind letter of the 14 th has come this evening. I am glad that Lottie is better and hope that Cair is also. I, Howard, and Emma enjoyed the game at hide and seek. Lieut. B has not come yet. I think Capt has looked for him for two or three days. I do not need any thing to wear on my hands. My boots willlast all winter. I do not need anyarticle of clothing after the stockings come. I am heartily sorry for Mr. Hotchkiss for his bad luck. Seems to me he have been dis appointed at not finding Julius. Please tell Mrs Thompson I thank her for kind offer but do not think it best for you to visit me as long as I am well. I don’t know The Cheshire Historical Society Cheshire, Connecticut 06410 http://www.cheshirehistory.org April 2005
Corporal Titus Moss Letters, September 1862 – March 1863 Page 71 as there is anything the matter with John A except a very bad cold and cough caused by it. Inever saw men cough as they do here before he has grown thin and it is plain that souldiering does not suit health. Mr. Hoadley looks bad and has gone with the sick. I should think the hay was houlding out well, and hope Bill will continue to be sober- 4. minded. If you have plenty of potatoes or turnips and can spare a few perhaps it would be well to send some to Mr. B. Most likely they have to bag the vegetable. Seems to me that it is rather strange that Mr. B does not visit you more. I think it is wise as you are situated to stay in bed pretty well. I have not heard from J Rogers since I received Hannah letters and that was the evening after I received yours and Carries. I think the wood held out well. It will go a good way toward the $100. Please tell Hannah that we received her letter in good time and will try to remember her advice. Your letter of Nov. 8 th came a few eve ning ago. The dress samples were all safe. Very pretty indeed, but if the war was over I should much rather see the dresses on than a sample of them. When I came up from the cars this morning I thought I should write to you and Julius or Father, but some way other I did not get at it. I can not help feeling as if I was alone. Every thing is ready to start when the word march comes but I don’t think there is a person in camp that knows when or where we are to go. It has been rather cold for two days. The wind feels as if it came from snow. I shall not seal this til morning and if we do not march shall add a little more. I was well p[leased with Carries letter and remember you all every day. May God keep you and bless you and you charge is the prayer of your husband. Titus Moss Top of page 1 I forgot to number the last this is 15 I think The Cheshire Historical Society Cheshire, Connecticut 06410 http://www.cheshirehistory.org April 2005
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