6th Maryland Infantry - Chaplain

Item MED-11339

Description

Original Civil War soldier's letter. 1 page, written in period ink.

Camp Near Brandy Station, Virginia
 
December 12, 11863
 
Dear Doctor [Surgeon C. F. Simpers],
 
We are now in winter quarters.  The Colonel has built himself a log shanty.  The Major will build one for his accommodation.  Doctor Foreman and the Adjutant quarter together in their tent.  The Colonel has offered you and I his tent.  I am now occupying it.  It has a good chimney in it.  We have plenty of wood.  I think, however, that a little stove will be needed in cold weather and as you proposed, that we should tent together in camp.  I suggest to you for our comfort that you bring with you a small stove.  We need but a little pipe, say one joint and elbow, as it can be run in the fireplace.  A small stove in Cecil will not cost much and you can express it to Brandy Station, which will not cost much putting it in a small box.  It will come safe.  I will base half of the expenses, possibly I may not be here when you come.  I am bad with diarrhea and if I am not getting better, I shall have to ask for a sick leave of absence for a few days.
 
Yours Truly,
 
Joseph T. Brown
 
Reverse:
December 12, 1863
Chaplain Brown