Simeon A. Howe Letters : February 4, 1865

Simeon thanks Cindonia for the silk handkerchief she sent him and explains that he will keep it in his pocket rather than tie it around his neck like an Irishman. He notes that there are rumors of an imminent peace circulating through camp and also mentions that he is pleased to hear the children have a corn popper, because he wants to pop corn with them upon his return.