The Letters of Felix Voltz (Feb 10, 1865)
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on to be but we [stained spot] in this company and two or three of them have a [stained spot] all ready while in the act of running to the rear But in all events he must conduct him self according to circumatances in an engagement. I am sorry that he made such a blind rush against his interest. It greives me to think that such things occur to & distrub the Peace & Happiness. I am just now thinking of Brother Christs affair that took place shortly before I left home But enough of this. I am so sorley grieved that it makes me feel bad although it is an occurance of the past and I hope he is by this time amuch wiser young man. That young soldier of the 116 th you saw in church on Sunday belongs to Co E. He is a nice young man and a friend of mine. There is nothing for me to write about of any importance everything is perfectly quiet and as for other news you can peruse the Papers. Wewas ordered to hold ourselves in readiness the other night in case the Guerillas make a dash in upon us. but the did not come But I have since found out the reason the day after this order the Cavelry about here captured 150 Guerillas Among them was Major Harry Gilmore the notorious Rebel that burnt Chambersburgh last Summer I hope the authorieties will turn him over to the citizens of Chambersburgh and let them do with him as they see fit. As this will be my last before I start on my journey home I shall not expect and answer to this. But ! if I should be dissapointed wich I hope will not be I shall write again next Tuesday or Wednesday giving you an account of my disapointment &cd. As I have written you a long history of my thoughts and of course [stained spot] to remedy what is done I must say with the [stained spot] Book! I forgot the name just now.
