October 5th 1862 [Sunday]. Camp near Sharpsburg, Md.
My Dear Father:
Since being in this camp, I have written, I’m sure, on an average, twice per week, but haven’t received an answer from one letter yet. I don’t know how it is. Whether you don’t get the letters I write, or whether I don’t get the letters you write.
We go on Pickett every 4th day. The last time we were on, the enemy sent over three flags of truce. One was to bring some prisoners. Four officers of Stuart’s cavalry came over with them. We had a long talk. They would acknowledge when they whipped.
While we were conversing, a man came up with the New York Herald and sang out, “New York Herald; Jeff Davis suing for peace.” This of course, caused a great laugh at his expense.
How does William Cannon get on with his cavalry company? Is John F. Allen recruiting anywhere and what is his rank to be, 1st or 2nd Lieut.?
I suppose you are done and saving fodder by this time. I should like to be home for a few days to go squirreling. Tell George that I will give him my right to my gun.
What do you think of the chance of making peace now? There are great many rumors going the rounds now about propositions which have been and are going to be made by commissioners from the South. I hope they will fix it up before there is any more fighting done, but before they should dissolve the Union I would rather fight two years yet.
Please write soon.
Give my love to all the family and tell Ma to write. I wrote to Sis the other day. Your Son, William
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