Fort Craig, Va., Feb. 25th, 1862 Dear Father: This is the first opportunity I have had of writing to you for some days. Last Friday I was detailed to go to the city as color bearer for the 22nd and did not get back till Sunday evening. On Saturday morning I with seven others went to the War Department. And we each carried a Rebel flag from there to the capital.
Benton, Thomas H. – February 8, 1862
Fort Craig, Arlington Heights, Feb. 8, 1862 Dear Father: I received your letter a few days ago, also one from Ella. I got a Cincinnati Gazette this evening from Joseph. Yesterday I got the Jeffersonian you sent me. Everything is the same as usual in camp. Preparations are still going on for an advance.
Benton, Thomas H. – February 2, 1862
Fort Craig/ Arlington Heights, Va. Feb. 2, 1862 Dear Father: I received your kind letter a few days ago and was happy to learn that all were well. The health of this regt. is still improving. There are comparatively few on the the sick list, not to what there were two or three months ago. It is not known how long we will stay here. Every day there is some new rumor about moving, but it is generally thought that there will be a move made as soon as the mud dries up.
Benton, Thomas H. – January 25, 1862
Fort Craig/ Arlington Heights, Va./ Jan. 25, 1862 Dear Father: I received your letter yesterday and was glad to hear you were well. I was very much shocked to hear of the loss of my kind and loved sister. I did hope that I would get to see her before she left this sinful world, but it was ordered otherwise. I heard of it before I got your letter, through Wilson Jones.
Clark, Reuben & Parker, Thomas Hugh – December 26, 1861
Fort Craig VA. Dec 26th 1861 Most repected Sister it with pleasure i take my pen in hand to answer you affection letter just at hand informing me of you good health which is mee was gratifying to learn hoping stile wen this comes to your hand it may still find you enjoying the same blessings
Clark, Reuben – November 15, 1861
Fort Craig Nov 15 1861 Dear Sister I received your last letter and was truely glad to hear from you once more I am well at this time and sincerely hope this Silent messinger may find you enjoying the same good Earthly Blessing we still Remain in Fort Craig
Clark, Reuben & Parker, Thomas Hugh – September 30, 1861
Fort Baker Virginia Sept 30th 1861 To Our Dear Sister Elizabeth we take this opportunity of writing to you to let you know that we are only tolleable well Still we are able to go around & feel better than for some days past
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