Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Dept. Cumberland Medical College Atlanta, GAAddressee: Wife, 9/15/1864

Mentions slowly entering Atlanta-Using bales of cotton for beds-"I suppose there was a good deal of rejoicing all through the North at our success-but we took it very cooly-one thing made it different, our sad losses-and the care of the wounded". Describes the environment, train whistles, engine bells, various bands, etc. - "quite a contrast to laying out in the woods for months and being treated to ten inch shells for music" - Balance of letter is about getting paid and his finances; also about the surgical skills he has developed.Number of pages: 4