Othniel Gooding Letter : October 8, 13, & 14, 1862

On the 8th, Gooding notes that they are preparing to march and the men are in good spirits. On the 13th, Gooding describes being shocked at seeing decomposing bodies left in fields after fighting at Perryville. He expects to engage in fighting soon. Gooding reports being involved in a minor skirmish on the 14th.