Corporal Titus Moss Letters - Cheshire Historical Society

Corporal Titus Moss Letters, September 1862 – March 1863 Page 74
Letter Number 37 and 38 written by Titus Moss
on 20 January 1863
Near Dumfreys, Jan 20 th
My Dear Wife
We have stopt for the night about a mile beyond Dumfries and got
all the prep- arations made for the night. I have held out first rate
these two days better of the t two than I did before. Where we are
going I donot know but suppose to Burnside. I did feel lonely
when the boys left and could not help being sad to leave our cabin
but have trudged on with my pack quite light light hearted feeling
that I shall be cared for and protected. It is my aim and prayer that
I may act as it becomes a soldier. I have been blessed beyond what
I have right to expect with health and friends, and endeavor to be
thankful for them. I undertook to write a few lines to Julius. The
morning we left we did not have any notice as we expect to have.
When the order came we has to be off forthwith.
2. Do not worry about me for I am sure that I have friends with me
and I know that there is one that guides and protects me in the
way.I do not think I ever spent four or five months any more
conten and happy than those just past, notwithstanding my strong
attachment for home. It is dark and must stop. This is enough to let
you know the direction I have gone and am in good spirits and
health. Good Night. Keep up good courage and trust that all will be
right.
From your husband
Titus.
The Cheshire Historical Society
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
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April 2005