Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Richards, J. (John) C. Letter, 24 April 1861. ALS, 4 pp.
Call No.
Mss. C R
Content
J. C. Richards writes from "Richardsville" in Union County, S.C. to "Billie", a Confederate volunteer. He describes local weather conditions, crops (including cotton), and his care of Billie's horse. In regards to war news he reports, "I rejoiced when I heard Fort Sumpter (sic) was ours...." He adds that he spoke with Billie's comrade who informed him that "you were in better spirits than any man in the company." He expresses his own desire to serve in the army if only "I could stand it." He confesses, "I thought when we parted at Alston may be that we never would meet again but I am in better heart now."