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Regiment: 2nd Michigan Infantry
Battles Mentioned:
Historical Figures:
Arlington Heights, Sept 7, /61.
Dear Sister:
I rec’d your Thursday.
It is strange that you did not
hear from me. I think I have
written every week. I have been
on picket twice my last &
came off all right. One of our
co. was badly wound while on
picket last Wednesday. We
think he will get well. I
have got a bullet which was
shot at me while on picket
It went about a foot to the right
of me. I though I would send
you a piece of it, but will
not this time. Since one ball
which was aimed directly at me
did not hit me, I take as an
evidence that non will.
You said you did not say anything
about a female in Kalamazoo.
They I don’t know what you
meant. For you said you mis-
trusted that “a little ada” had
a stronger hold on my feelings
than I was aware of before I
left. This was why I wrote as
I did.
We work every day now making
forts and falling trees; but it
is good exercise for us.
You asked about my religious
exercises. I have peace which
I hope is from God, most of the
time. But I don’t
don’t
alwas have that active faith which
I should to make me an earnest
Christian. I feel that I could
not be a good soldier without
religion. It is what one wants
on the battle field. I felt th
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I know the reason why I do
not have that active faith
at all times, is my neglect. I
need much grace. A number
of our Co. are interested in
regard to their soul’s welfare.
I hope they will not fall back.
Harey is well & doing well.
I think he will soon be promoted
to 1
st Lieutenant soon.
You must excuse a short
letter this time. For I have
not much time. My health
is the best that it has been
since I enlisted.
Pray much for me.
Your brother
Caroden.
