A Homesick Carta to Jonathaniel and Rose-Claree:

Good morning Jon and Rose,

        I hope you and your mother are enjoying yourselves at home. I do wish terribly to return home soon. But somebody has to stand up to the big, bad Yankees, and that would be me and our savior, General Lee. I may not be here now, but I promise when I return we will have such fun frolicking in the park, riding horses, and eating your mother's delicious cream pies. I wanted to let you two know that I love you so much and very proud of you. Take care of yourselves and good to Mommy and Grandpa. I've also sent a photograph of me and the boys preparing for battle. Stay out of trouble.

           With love,
     
              Daddy💙