Summary
ALS
4 pp.
March 22, 1865
Letter from William Francis Brand to Amanda Catherine Armentrout,
March 22, 1864
WFB,“Camp Near Petersburg,” to “My Dear
Kate,” Greenville, w/envelope: discusses rumors of General Joseph E.
Johnston [1807-1891] and the battle of Bentonville, North Carolina [March 19-21,
1865]; WFB's camp is only fifty yards away from the enemy, the two forces are
sociable and trade newspapers and coffee; “I am just certain if this
war was left in the hands of the privates peace would soon be
adjusted”; describes camp life
