Letters
(1850–1880)
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 25, 1862
Summary
A brief note from Hotchkiss to his wife to tell of a Confederate victory over General Banks.
Sara A. Hotchkiss
Sunday, May 25th 1862
Winchester
My Dr Wife --
We have whipped Banks completely, our Cavalry are in pursuit -- We have had a series of victories & hardly any loss, have captured immense stores -- I am perfectly well & will write soon God be praised.
truly
Jed. Hotchkiss