6 P.M. on the field

Sept 18^th 1862

 

Dear Marshall

                        A great battle on yesterday, our side victorious. our reg^t was engaged on the right. our loss about 50 all told happy to tell you I am all right, thankful for it.

 

to day there has been a truce, the enemy are still in front. we hold the battle field, the dead are being buried. a great slaughter of the enemy. expect to renew the fighting tomorrow. Little Mac is well and present everywhere. we have captured many prisoners. I hear of our troops coming to our support expect to whip if we fight again. I think and hope that we have got Stonewall this time. three wounded in our company including the Lieu^t in command.       

 

Ever Yours

James Clarke 

 

this place is about 5 miles west of Boonsboro Maryland

JC

 

I am in a hurry so you must excuse me

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