Near Atalanta July 23 1864 Dr wife I write you a [ ? ] to let you know that I am un hurt. we had a severe battle yesterday one of the severist I ever knew. The 15 Mich did first rate they captured as many prisoners nearly as they had men & two battle flags. loss was slight 3 killed & 5 wounded. I lost about a hundred & twenty killed & wounded.
Burns, Robert – June 23, 1864
Head-Quarters 1st Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Department of the Cumberland, Somewhere in Cobb Co. G’a June 23d 1864. My dear Davidson I have but a moment to write as I am about starting for Big Shanty to see some of our wounded men. We were in a severe fight on Sunday the 20th The 4th Michigan lost 11 killed 23 wounded and 6 missing.
Burns, Robert – March 8, 1864
Head-Quarters 1 Brig., 2d Cavalry Division, Huntsville Ala March 8 1864 My dear Davidson I have to-day sent to Mrs Iswon a dragt on you for $115 10/x which please pay, and enter on the credit side of your ledger. It is the balance of A’s money which I held in my hands.