James Bradish Letter : October 22, 1862

James describes his unit's march from Covington, Kentucky, toward Lexington. He notes that he was on scouting duty for part of the trip, which entailed checking behind walls and fences. James also mentions that his mother recently died and he asks Emma what she and his sister will do. James notes that he made stewed apples and cherries for dinner. He asks Emma to send him beechnuts, a winter vest, and a watch by express mail.