Arlington Hights Va Jan 10th 1862 Brother Everett I will now try and write a few lines in answer to your letter I was glad to hear from you and I hope you will continue to write. I think with a little practice in letter writing you will do very well.
Burge, Caroden S. – 1861 Diary
Caroden S. Burge 1861 diary. Sunday April 20, 1861. Spent the day in considering whether it was my duty to enlist in the Army for the suport of the Union. Made known my intentions in the even’g prayer meeting.