ALS
2 p.
1861 October 8
James Booker, Manassas Junction, Virginia, letter to Chloe Unity
Blair
James Booker reports that his company is healthier than it has been for some
time. He has heard about fighting at Falls Church the day before, and reports a
conversation with a man from the Danville Grays, who told him that the Yankees
are within four miles of his company at Fairfax Court House. From this
information, James Booker predicts that a "hard battle" will soon take place. He
mentions getting a letter from Addie (perhaps Drury Addison Blair), whose
condition is improving.
