Hd Q^rs Charleston Oct 9^th 1862

 

My dear Mother.

                        We are now on the move from this place, which I suppose will be occupied again in a few days by the Yankees. I will leave this letter here with some friend that it may be sent on. I can only state that it is not from fear of the enemy that we evacuate but for a great movement. We have all been greatly distressed by the death of Breck Parkman, who was killed in the battle of Sharpsburg Md. He is buried on the farm of a Mr Smith one mile from the field. You will do me the greatest possible favor if you will have a temporary toom stone "placed over his grave. Think of me in his place". There might be some difficulty in future in / finding his grave. Please attend to this. I have a delightful place as A.D.C. to Gen^l Loring with the rank of Cap^t. Write to Nannie the first opportunity you have, for she is very fond of you I think you could console her some.

 

Uncle &family have gone back to Fredericksburg. I have not time to write more

 

            Give my love to Father & Grandma & children Mr George

                                                           

Your devoted Son &c

J. H. Thomas

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