Camp Pendleton Dec. 22^d 1862

 

Dear ones at Home:

                        Here I am again safe and well, somewhat tired and lame but unhurt. Before receiving this you will have learned of the recent battles in N.C. I was in two of them, the bullets flew thick and fast but I was spared. We fought three battles and had two smart skirmishes and drove the enemy every time. The battle of White Hall was one of the most severe ones ever fought in N.C., it was short but severe. the 23^d lost ten or twelve killed and between sixty and seventy wounded.

 

We reached Newbern yesterday and to-day are tired and dirty. I have / time to write but a line just to let you know that I am safe. I found two letters from Abbie. You need not send me another box till you again hear from me.

 

I send Homer, Willie & Tommy some N.C. money. I captured it near Goldsborough. Will write again in a few days

                                                                                               

Charles

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