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Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Salt Sulphur Springs with details of a battle at Lewisburg and news of family and mutual friends killed or wounded.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Giles Co., Va. on the recent movements of his regiment, correspondence answered and received, and the safe condition of friends.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Giles Co., Va. on a recent conscription order in his home county, worries about the tolls it will take on friends and loved ones, and hopes that his brother can avoid service.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Giles Co., Va. about upcoming troop movement and asks brother to take care of his finances.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Giles Co., Va. about an anticipated move toward Kanawha Valley, a deserter from home, A. C. Phillips, wages owed, and friends from home in hospital.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Charleston about General Loring's erroneous movement of troops 100 miles toward Richmond, sickness and deserters within the troops, friends and family deserted or ill, advice…

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Richmond, Va. on current camp conditions, anticipated troop movement, the fortification of Richmond, and his hope that troops never arrive near home.