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<div1> W Smith 0722a-d
<p>Camp Narrows, Giles Co. V<sup>a</sup> July the 22<sup>nd</sup> 1862. </p>
<p>M<sup>r</sup> Stephen M Smith</p>
<p><unclear>Dr</unclear> Brother</p>
<p> I learned this evening with regret that each and every man in our County between the ages of 18 and 35 was required to enrol<del> <del/> himself in some company for the services, and that you had been detailed to work at Graham’s Furnaces. Well that is better for you than going to war and I am glad you are going there instead of <add> <add/> going to the Army, but Oh! How much I wish you could stay at home. <unclear> <unclear/> At first I <unclear> felt willing to undergo any hardships and face any dangers if the rest of you could remain at home, but it seems that all have to go. I know your health is not <unclear><unclear/> sufficient <unclear><unclear/> and for that reason I want you to stay out of the camp if possible. And it does seem bad to be torn away from your fa<gap>mily<gap/>. Surely our <unclear><unclear/> Rulers intend to bring starvation upon us. I am well but have <add><add/> been so busy for three or four days that I am tired down.
W Smith 0722b
All the Officers of this company but myself have been too unwell to do duty and consequently the commands of the company devolved upon me. And besides I have had to move off our pay roles, which is no small job. Jimmy is not very well this evening but I think nothing serious. All is quiet here. If you go to Graham’s or go where you will I <del><del/> want you to write to me soon and often. Always direct your letters In the Care of Capt. Stone Co. (I) 50th, No Reg’t. Wharton’s Brigade. Direct to Parrisburg untill you hear from me again. If you should have to go into the army try to come to this company. But I hope you will be left out. Tell Father I wish very much to see him and hope I will before many weeks. I must close. Take the best care of yourself you can. Don’t forget to write. <p/>
<p>Yours Affectionately</p>
<p>Stephen M Smith Esq.Â*Â*Â*Â*Wm. A. Smith</p>
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W Smith 0722c&d
</div1> Stephen,
<p> I received a letter from Gilbert Bond accompanied by a certificate of disability. He requested an answer. It is unnecessary for me to write to him. Tell him I handed the certificate to Capt. Stone. It is right but he wants them all to come up just as soon as they are able for service. We have a Deserter in Carroll which we would like very much to get. It is Mr. Jefferson Phillips son of A.C. Phillips. Do you hear any thing said about him there We want him arrested and brought back. What has become of the militia? Tell us in your next. Is Kelly teaching in Wythe? If not tell him I will write to him as soon as I learn certainly where he is.
<p> Yours <sup><sup/> </p>
<p/b> Tell Calvin Smith to write and give us an account of himself. I would love very much to hear from him. <p> Â* nbsp; W. A. S. </p>
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<div1> W Smith 1206a
<p>Lewisburg, Virginia Sunday, Oct. 6<sup>th</sup> 1861.</p>
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<p> Dear Brother <sup> </p>
<p> Your letter of Sept. 25<sup> th & came to hand Oct. 4 <sup> th & being 9 days <unclear> <unclear/> on the road. Its delay I suppose was caused by the recent heavy rains. There was about one week after the rain, that we <sup> got no mail at all; but now the mail comes to, and goes from Lewisburg every day. Therefore I hope my letters will come <unclear><unclear/> <del><del/> regularly, hereafter. The question you asked me about the swelling on Mr. S.C. Lindsey’s throat, I am not prepared to answer, from the fact, that I made no examination after he died. <del> <del/> I suppose you have all the particulars of his death by this time, as I wrote several letters to his folks on that subject. We are not done with Fever cases yet; Alfred Marshall is very low, but I think there is some chance for him yet. Isaac Smith is not mending any he can get up and down himself & I hope the Fever will leave him soon. Martin Lorsen is still getting better. Alfred Quesenberry is not so well to day. Henderson Bell died at the Blue Sulphur a few days ago. It is truly distressing to see our young men dropping into the grave in such a rapid succession; and, I very much fear that this mortification <del><del/> will continue <add><add/> among our men, having undergone so much exposure, after having the measles. My health continues good. I now weigh 134 lbs. which is as much as I ever weighed.
W Smith 1206b
You said something about my getting a furlough & going home; I could not come that strife yet; though I would like to very much. I understand that our Regiment will be stationed at White Sulphur soon for the purpose of resting & resuscitating <unclear><unclear/>. Soon as my sick boys can bear moving, We will go to the White Sulphur, where we will probably remain until the Spring. Consequently I do not expect to
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<div1> W Smith 0722a-d
<p>Camp Narrows, Giles Co. V<sup>a</sup> July the 22<sup>nd</sup> 1862. </p>
<p>M<sup>r</sup> Stephen M Smith</p>
<p><unclear>Dr</unclear> Brother</p>
<p> I learned this evening with regret that each and every man in our County between the ages of 18 and 35 was required to enrol<del> <del/> himself in some company for the services, and that you had been detailed to work at Graham’s Furnaces. Well that is better for you than going to war and I am glad you are going there instead of <add> <add/> going to the Army, but Oh! How much I wish you could stay at home. <unclear> <unclear/> At first I <unclear> felt willing to undergo any hardships and face any dangers if the rest of you could remain at home, but it seems that all have to go. I know your health is not <unclear><unclear/> sufficient <unclear><unclear/> and for that reason I want you to stay out of the camp if possible. And it does seem bad to be torn away from your fa<gap>mily<gap/>. Surely our <unclear><unclear/> Rulers intend to bring starvation upon us. I am well but have <add><add/> been so busy for three or four days that I am tired down.
W Smith 0722b
All the Officers of this company but myself have been too unwell to do duty and consequently the commands of the company devolved upon me. And besides I have had to move off our pay roles, which is no small job. Jimmy is not very well this evening but I think nothing serious. All is quiet here. If you go to Graham’s or go where you will I <del><del/> want you to write to me soon and often. Always direct your letters In the Care of Capt. Stone Co. (I) 50th, No Reg’t. Wharton’s Brigade. Direct to Parrisburg untill you hear from me again. If you should have to go into the army try to come to this company. But I hope you will be left out. Tell Father I wish very much to see him and hope I will before many weeks. I must close. Take the best care of yourself you can. Don’t forget to write. <p/>
<p>Yours Affectionately</p>
<p>Stephen M Smith Esq.Â*Â*Â*Â*Wm. A. Smith</p>
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W Smith 0722c&d
</div1> Stephen,
<p> I received a letter from Gilbert Bond accompanied by a certificate of disability. He requested an answer. It is unnecessary for me to write to him. Tell him I handed the certificate to Capt. Stone. It is right but he wants them all to come up just as soon as they are able for service. We have a Deserter in Carroll which we would like very much to get. It is Mr. Jefferson Phillips son of A.C. Phillips. Do you hear any thing said about him there We want him arrested and brought back. What has become of the militia? Tell us in your next. Is Kelly teaching in Wythe? If not tell him I will write to him as soon as I learn certainly where he is.
<p> Yours <sup><sup/> </p>
<p/b> Tell Calvin Smith to write and give us an account of himself. I would love very much to hear from him. <p> Â* nbsp; W. A. S. </p>
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<div1> W Smith 1206a
<p>Lewisburg, Virginia Sunday, Oct. 6<sup>th</sup> 1861.</p>
<p>
<p> Dear Brother <sup> </p>
<p> Your letter of Sept. 25<sup> th & came to hand Oct. 4 <sup> th & being 9 days <unclear> <unclear/> on the road. Its delay I suppose was caused by the recent heavy rains. There was about one week after the rain, that we <sup> got no mail at all; but now the mail comes to, and goes from Lewisburg every day. Therefore I hope my letters will come <unclear><unclear/> <del><del/> regularly, hereafter. The question you asked me about the swelling on Mr. S.C. Lindsey’s throat, I am not prepared to answer, from the fact, that I made no examination after he died. <del> <del/> I suppose you have all the particulars of his death by this time, as I wrote several letters to his folks on that subject. We are not done with Fever cases yet; Alfred Marshall is very low, but I think there is some chance for him yet. Isaac Smith is not mending any he can get up and down himself & I hope the Fever will leave him soon. Martin Lorsen is still getting better. Alfred Quesenberry is not so well to day. Henderson Bell died at the Blue Sulphur a few days ago. It is truly distressing to see our young men dropping into the grave in such a rapid succession; and, I very much fear that this mortification <del><del/> will continue <add><add/> among our men, having undergone so much exposure, after having the measles. My health continues good. I now weigh 134 lbs. which is as much as I ever weighed.
W Smith 1206b
You said something about my getting a furlough & going home; I could not come that strife yet; though I would like to very much. I understand that our Regiment will be stationed at White Sulphur soon for the purpose of resting & resuscitating <unclear><unclear/>. Soon as my sick boys can bear moving, We will go to the White Sulphur, where we will probably remain until the Spring. Consequently I do not expect to