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Regiment: 1st Michigan Engineers
Battles Mentioned: Richmond, Virginia
Historical Figures: Abraham Lincoln, William T. Sherman
Chattanooga T.
Oct 16th 1864
My dear Friend.
Another of
God’s livly days has dawned
upon us and I am again at liberty
to devote a little time to personal
affairs. having been to closely
occupied through the week for
such purposes. Indeed I had
so much to do lately I have been
obliged to neglect some of my
correspondents however I
wrote Your Aunt a short time
since.
I receive your letter last Sabbath
which added much to the pleasures
of that day, and considering all
all things it was one of the most
hapy days I have ever experienced.
The day itself was beautiful.
Not a single cloud rested on all
the broad canopy of heaven but
an unintercepted flood of golded
sunlight (the smiles of love) filled
the valley and painted the rocky
faces of the surrounding mountains
as it over, with the
[ ? ] of heaven;
lending enchantment to the distant
and beauty to the immediate.
Early I woundered down the valley,
along the river, to the solitary little
grot. when I of ten resort to make
my sacrifises of Prayer and thanks-
giving to the Author of life. lite
and all good and perfect gifts.
Here I remained until the bell of
Chapel
[ ? ] rise that the time
for public worship was at hand.
At Church I listened to an un-
usual eloquent sermon; after
which the death and sufferings
of Our Blessed Lord was commemo-
rated with the usual ceremonies.
The scene was indeed hearts-
feel-Christians from many differ-
ent States and of many different
denomenations. prompted by the same
spirit and for the same motive
migled, with one accord, their pray-
ers and tiers over the shed blood and
broken body of our glorious Redeemer.
Here you will notice how forcibly
the beauty once significance, of a
free association of all Christians to the
table of Our Lord, is illustrated.
But it is Church time and I will finish
when I return.
Three Oclock “PM”
The Company
are still working on the fortifica-
tions with ought much prospect of
being relived. I rather think we shal
remain here through the winter
I hope we may for our Quarters are
very comfortable and I am feeling much
much at home here.
Our National affairs wer never
brighter to me. The returns of state
elections show an overwhelming majority
for the union, which ensure the election of
Lincon, Richmond is trembling on the
brink of destruction, and Sherman is still
successful. I am hoping for Peace, very
strongly, before long to come.
My highest regards to your folks.
And with my best wishes for your health
happiness and properety I remain Yours
Wallace M Probasco
Truely,
Herbert Whitworth
