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Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Franklin, Va. about recent recruits from home, thoughts on how his brother can avoid service, recent troop movement, and those from home missing.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Franklin, Va. on advice for the upcoming planting season, discipline within the army, worries that his brother will soon have to begin service, and his and his brother's health.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Franklin, Va. regarding brother's exemption from service, arrangements for farm work, anticipated troop movement, and prospects of peace.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from a battle line near Chancellor, Va. about a recent conflict at Rappahannock (battle of Chancellorsville) with details on casualties and deaths.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Hamilton's Crossing, Va. regarding the death of his nephew, Temple, camp conditions and his health, prices of goods, and requests news of those at home.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Morton's Ford, Va. on the difficulty traversing recent terrain, the strength of their current position and the fortification of nearby Union troops, his brother, James', poor health, bands…

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Orange Co., Va. to ailing brother inquiring about his health and reporting on recent troop activities and movements, including an anticipated visit by Jefferson Davis to his corps.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Camp Morse's' Neck, Va. about recent correspondence, distances from Union troops, respect for Col. Wharton, and deserters from home.