[1864]
	Co. K 10th Mich. V.V.I. 	
	Jonesbouroug Ga, Sept 3rd 
	9 oc1ock in the evening 

	Dear Mother 
		          I take this oportunity 
to write you a few lines to let 
you know that I am all 
right yet we have just passed 
through the ordeal of battle 
again our Corps made a charge 
on the first day of this month 
our Brigade lost very heavly 
our Regt lost 78 killed 
and wounded. The Major 
was killed and Adjutant 
badly wounded. Capt. Nims 
and 2nd Leiut. John Knox 
of our Co. was both killed. 
Private Chas H Thornton from 
Albion; A Gibson; T Russell 
was killed in our Co: Corpl-
C Howell: James Canahan: 
D Clany: J Musie H Litehenburg

was wounded also F. Curtice 
slightly but did not leave 
the ranks. I got through 
without a scratch. You will 
probally see an account of 
the charge in the papers 
our Brigade took ten pieces 
of Artillery and twice our 
number of Prisoners. I am 
writing this by fire light as it 
is the only chance we have 
had of sending letters in some 
time. Our forces have Atlanta 
sure this time we have 
gained most a splendid 
victory. Our Zouave Regt 
fought splendid and lost 
a hundred and ten 
men. my fire is getting low 
when I get another chance 
I will give you the particulars 
in full but this will have 
to do for this time

       Tom Holtom was taken 
       prisoner but escaped again 
We are all in good spirits
Gen Davis complimented us very 
highly for our [cross-out in document – illegible in original] gallant 
conduct we like him better 
since he has been in 
command of the Corps 

      Give my love to Father 
and believe me your affect 
son W Bostock