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Josiah Sept 8

1862

 

Mr Theo J. Brown

Box 383                     

Toledo Ohio /

 

 

Fairfax Seminary n. Alexandria

Sept 8^th 1862

 

Dear Bro Theodore

            I have just rec'd yours dated Sept 3^d So you see it has been 5 days coming—I see you have been quite anxious about me & uncertain about my fate in the late engagement our Brigade had at Manassas. But you must have heard from home of my safety, as I wrote home just as soon as I had an opportunity. Our Brigade did not suffer as badly as has been supposed. A large number were taken prisoners & paroled, but will be of no use to us until they are exchanged. Several officers in our regiment were badly wounded. The only wonder is that we / ever got out of the dangerous position in which we were placed, right between two rebel forts, both of them shelling us at the same time. It was all on account of the rashness of Gen^l Taylor. He himself has died since from a wound in the leg so he has gone to a higher tribunal where he will have to answer.

 

I am now here by myself lying in Sibley tent. The Brigade left here night before last, & our doctors let me & several others stay here as we were not able to march. I am not exactly sick but they have marched us so hard lately that I can't stand it. I dont know what I am to do go to a hospital or follow the regiment. The Brigade has gone over into Maryland beyond Washington somewhere, I understand. 

 

Have you heard how E[blot] is. How we have been visited lately in the family. I hope & pray that Eliza will soon recover.

 

            Excuse me from writing more at present as I don't feel very strong. I think I have rec'd all the Cincinnati Gaz. you have sent.

                                                                       

Your Own Brother

Josiah

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