Corporal Titus Moss Letters - Cheshire Historical Society

Corporal Titus Moss Letters, September 1862 – March 1863 Page 72
Letter Number 37 written by Titus Moss on 29 January 1863
Camp in a gristmill Jan 29 th
My Dear Wife
I have not written to you as I said that I should when I
wrote last Sunday. Mr. Thrall came on Monday and said that Julius
was coming on Tues- day so I wanted to see what news he brought
but did not come until the next night. Wednesday was the hardest
day that we\ have seen yet. Julius can tell you better than I can
write. I think it is probable that we shall stay near our present camp
some time. We shall try to build a cabin and then I can write in the
evening again. Julius thinks that I will go home with him. I did not
think he would get home quite as soon but I very glad indeed and
hope that by good care he will soon be able to do some light work.
He can tell you something about soldiers
2. life. There was a sad accident on Wednesday. Capt. Smith was
killed by the falling of a tree. Whisky at $2.50 a pint was the cause.
I will tell the particulars. I shall give Julius $10 towards his
expenses and send $10 to you. We were paid up to Nov. Mine was
$20.35. If I should get sick enough to need much care I shall
expect some one to come and take care of me. I shall use all the
judgment I have to keep my health good. Try to preserve your own
and be of good courage and Carrie also. I remember you all every
day and will write as often as I can consistently. I did not sleep
much last night and am rather dull tonight and will have J to tell
what there is worth telling at present. May the God of heaven
guide and protect you allis the prayer of your unworthy husband.
Titus Mofs Love to all friends and neighbors. I shall prize those
things you sent. They are not here yet, but there is no doubt about
there coming.
In same envelope Camp Near Stafford Courthouse Jan 27 th
My Dear Son
We are sitting under a little shed made of rubber
blankets with fire in front of us. They are ten of us in our house. It
is a rainy day and we are under shelter so to keep dry. There is a
little brook at the foot of the hill for we are on a sidehill where we
get water to wash and drink. There are large pine and oak trees
around us as large as the old elms at our home. I suppose that you
go to school and hope that you are a good boy and try do just as
Miss Minor wishes you to when at school. At home you must of all
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