Harrison Traphagen writes to his parents from Camp Benton, noting that the rumor about John Ackerson shooting a spy is false. Traphagen details the fall of Fort Henry, and describes it as one of the most important events of the campaign. He writes that they should be in Kentucky in less than three weeks, and that two Regiments in the Brigade have already gone. Traphagen notes that the Curtis horse left this morning, and that while there were 20,000 men here several months ago, only three regiments and four batteries of artillery remain. Traphagen details that the guards have been reduced to 100, and that there are not enough men to complete all the duties. Traphagen concludes by writing that the boys are in good health and only 20 have died in total, and that Mr. Bordan is ill, although it appears to be more home sickness.
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