Francis J. Parker to Anna L. Parker, September 1862
Sept 62
In camp near
Frederick City Md
My dear Wife
We have heard heavy firing all day and just at sundown it became nearer & more continuous & therefore I do not doubt but that another Sunday battle has taken place in the vicinity of Point of Rocks
We are to march tomorrow (Monday) morning at 3 o'clock We left Upton Hill Thursday or Friday morning and marched by way of Rockville my regiment is reduced to 375 effective men by the fatigues of the march.
I am very well and stand it like a major. Your letter was received on the way from W. It is after sundown and I am / sitting on the ground writing on a box. I sleep out of doors & think it makes me grow.
I write always when I can get or make time.
With dear love
Affy Your husband
Frank J Parker
The report is that we are driving the Rebs. There are 2000 prisoners here mostly stragglers of the enemy they were here a week ago.
DATABASE CONTENT
| (11880) | DL1745.002 | 183 | Letters | 1862-09 |
Tags: Battle of Antietam, Fatigue/Tiredness, Fighting, Marching, Prisoners of War
People - Records: 2
Places - Records: 1
- (88) [origination] ~ Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
SOURCES
Francis J. Parker to Anna L. Parker, September 1862, DL1745.002, Nau Collection
