Whitworth, William G. – December 15, 1862

Michigan Civil War Collection

Washington City Dec. 15th Dr Father & Mother I find myself in the Capital of the United States. We reach here Sunday morning at day light pretty well tired out. I assure you though our journey was tedious we had some good times. for the weather was Beautiful. We left G. R. Wednesday morning 9 oclock Our first stoping place was Toledo, Ohio We reach there that same night 12 oclock they march us in to a Forge Depot and had our canteens fill with hot coffee.