J. D. Williams
“Their is plenty of Yankies in our front” J. D. Williams, Petersburg VA, Sept 27th, 1864
Front Lines near Petersburg VA Sept 27th,
1864
Dear Wife
I seat my self this evening to write you a few lines to let you know that I got to the company safe and am well as usual Their is nothing new or strange at persent. Their is plenty of Yankies in our front I have learned since I came here that my knapsack and all my things is lost.
when you write to me direct your letters to Petersburg VA in care of Capt.Sloan
Their is nothing more that I no of to say at present only write when convenient. I remain your affectionate husband.
J. D. Williams, To Molsey M. Williams. Notes:
Submitter: Rachel G. Dahms