Letter No. XXV.
Camp Near Knoxville,
December 2nd, 1863.
My Precious Wife: I have just this moment seen Captain Rust, about to start to Arkansas, and he gives me five minutes to write you a note. I am quite well and hearty, and wrote you a long letter a few days ago, but I am afraid the carrier was captured as we are entirely cut off from everybody by Bragg’s falling back. I received a letter from Brother Charles dated October 30th. He says you were all well on October 20th. I have received only three letters from you since I left home.
Your husband, faithfully ever,
John C. West.
