ALS
4 p.
1862 August 3
James and John Booker, [n.p.], letter to Chloe Unity Blair
James begins by apologizing for the tardiness of his letter: he explains that he
has been ill. He then discusses the practice of substitution (arranging for a
replacement in the army), concluding that it is having a bad effect on the
Confederate Army. He also discusses his work assignment and his health. In a
separate letter on the same paper, John tells his cousin about his cold and sore
throat. He also states that there is currently no fighting, but he can hear the
Yankees firing cannonade "down on the river."
