Camp at McMinnville Tenn Aug 14 1863 My dear Davidson Yours of 29th ult with postscript of the 30th I received several days ago. I have been looking for another from you in answer to one I sent by Porter enclosing $250. I suppose the money safely reached you. You will see by the heading above that we have again dropped back into Tennesee. We are now cooperating with Genl Van Cleve’s Division which is stationed here. I have met Otis his A.A.G. several times. We are now watching the left flank of our army and East Tennesee. We shall not probably stay here very long. We have been on a couple of scouts since our arrival and in one of them the 4th Mich had three men killed. Our Brigade now consists of 4th Regulars. 4th Michigan. 7th Penna and 3d InDiana. 1st Brigade 2d Cavalry Division. Genl Turchin was removed from the command about two weeks go, and Genl Croaks commands the Division. We however are detached from the Division for the present.
Burns, Robert – May 29, 1863
In camp near Murfreesboro May 29, 1863 My dear Davidson I have but a moment to write by A. Ismen who is going home on sick leave. Our Army will probably move to-morrow, and before you receive this we may be in and through another battle. Our things are all packed and ready.
Burns, Robert – April 5, 1863
Kalamazoo April 5, 1863 My dear Brother I have heard nothing from you since my last written before leaving Nashville. Since then I have seen a little of war as you have probably learned from my letters to Davidson.
Burns, Robert – February 22, 1863
Camp Stanley near Murfreesboro H’d Qu’rs, 1st Cavalry Brigade February 22d, 1863 My dear Davidson Yours of the 15th inst, No 12, I have just received. Of course I was pleased to hear from you. I had also a week or ten days ago received yours of the 1st and the package slippers and socks. Thank you. The slippers I now have my feet encased in and am exulting in the consciousness of having on a new pair of hose.
Burns, Robert – February 2, 1863
Head Quarters 1st Cavalry Brigade Army of the Cumberland Near Murfreesboro Feb’y 2, 1863 My dear Brother I have not heard a word from any one written since the battle. Why have you not written? I wrote you on the 28th Dec 4th ult and 16th ult. Have you not received the letters?
Burns, Robert – January 11, 1863
Camp about 3 miles the other side of Murfreesboro Tenn. Jan’y 11, 1863 My dear Davidson I shall try to write you a letter, but how I shall succed I can not tell, as I am far from well, and would go to bed had I a decent one to lie down on. I wrote you short notes on the 28th and 4th letting you know that all was well with me as I know you would be anxious.
Burns, Robert – November 23, 1862; December 3, 1862
No 4 In Camp about 6 miles SE of Nashville Tenn Nov 23, 1862 My dear Brother Yours No 3 dated the 11th inst I received Thursday last. Since I wrote you last you see I have made a forward moves. I have not yet recovered from my diarrhea, and do not know when I shall. It seems to have settled on our army like a curse and cannot be eradicated.
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