Lumpkin Ga. Jan 30^th 1865

 

            Dear Son,

                                    Your letter of 17^th inst is received. I am sorry that the communication is so uncertain between this place and Charleston. I have answered every letter rec^d, promptly, and will continue to do so.

D^eWitt made us a short visit, he got home on the evening of the 25^th, and left on the morning of the 27^th he said he would go direct to Richmond. I rec^d a letter from Aristo dated 12^th inst, at Tupelo, Miss. he was in good health, but had suffered very much during the Tenn. campaign, having worn out his shoes, he had to march some distance through snow and frost, before he could get another pair. I will send you his letter and you can read for yourself and judge of his sufferings. He is one of the true soldiers, he does his duty cheerfully, and suffers without murmuring. I would, were I in your position, keep my clothing and other valuables in a condition to be ready at a moments notice to march, in case the enemy compd our army to evacuate the city. In that way you may perhaps save most of your things. Tis reported here that Cheatham's corps of Gen^l Hoods army has passed through Columbus, the 46^th Georgia belongs to that corps. I have got my artificial leg, but have not commenced using it, will commence to use it sometime this week. /

 

George is at "Forrest Hospital", Lauderdale, Miss. I have no local news to write you, we are all well at home, and send love to you—Mr J. B. Richardson wishes to be remembered—let me hear from you often.

 

                                                                                    Affectionately

                                                                                                C B Seymour

 

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            4 Hdkfs

            3 Collars

            2 socks

            2 drawers

            1 Under shirt

            1 Over shirt

            1 L shirt

          14

Given to Carter

            Spotts

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