I do not pretend to write much of a letter. You know under what circumstances I am writing.

Rations were scarcely issued, and the men about preparing supper, when rumors that the enemy had been encountered that day near Gettysburg absorbed every other interest, and very soon orders came to march forthwith to Gettysburg.

I have been baptized twice, once in water, once in flame. I will carry the fire of the holy spirit inside until I stand before my Lord for judgement.

I have been baptized twice- once in water...once in flame.

In a world filled with misery and uncertainty, it is a great comfort to know that, in the end, there is light in the darkness.

As for me and my family, we'll worship God.

This is the great reward of service, to live, far out and on, in the life of others; this is the mystery of Christ, - to give life's best for such high sake that it shall be found again unto life eternal.