Albert W. Barber Letter : July 25, 1863

Summary

Albert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina noting that a majority of the regiment is healthy. He details that there are several people in hospitals, including A.D. Lile in Louisville, Michael Howland in Detroit, and E.C. Green in Cincinnati. Barber writes that John Calhoun was taken prisoner at Danville and that L. Denel has returned. Barber continues by asking Malvina if she has heard from James Laird and the rest of the boys of the Potomac, and if Harrison Palmer is alive. Barber details that Philip, Albert Carver, Benedict, and himself are on patrol, and that the troops were paid last week. He further notes that he saw Major General Rosecrans, which he found exciting. Barber concludes by providing a detailed schedule of soldier activities throughout the day, and finishes his letter by indicating that the enclosed spoon is a gift for little Hattie from her Uncle Albert.