Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Chattanooga, TNAddressee: Wife, 11/20/1863

"Deserters still come in large numbers than ever. They say there is no use in fighting us any longer that the country is alive with "Yanks"..."It requires a hard struggle to decide between one's family and his country in danger"..."the hardships that may follow are almost too much to be borne. Yet in after years those who live to see the end will look back with pride" - Discusses his finances.Number of pages: 4