Generous donations of

Dorothea Little Vanderslice Fenwick

          and

Edward Gulager Fenwick, Jr.

          of Arlington, Va.

Original and published Civil War sketches by Charles Gulager

20 letters, largely from John Newton Smith to family members
January - September 1863
Ms2001-042

Link to sketchbook samples

Link to letters

Dear Sis

As I have written Pa I will enclose a note to you. I ate The apples you sent me last nite they were delecious (such as we have to pay 25 cts a piece for here). I also received the clothes you sent me they were very acceptable indeed altho I did not need them much. Can't you make a cap. I am sure if you could see me going about here bare headed you would make me one. Any sort of a one will do if it is like my old long red cap it will do make one with several different colours in it don't put a face to it if you should make one out of worsted looks very pretty and flat on top. Take care of my trunk of clothes, don't let the moths ruin them. Write me when Pa writes me and let me know how you all are.
Nothing more at present

Your affectionate Brother

Newton

Burn this as soon
As you read it
And tell Pa to
Burn his