Churchill, Byron (b. ca. 1846) to: Drazilla Churchill.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03859.10 Author/Creator: Churchill, Byron (b. ca. 1846) Place Written: Near Grand Junction, Tennesee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy
Churchill learns that Snook and Boughton are still at home awaiting orders to return to camp. His mother must have written of their unsuccessful efforts locate new recruits, and Churchill laments the cowardliness of those who continue to remain at home: "O I wish that all such cowards would be drafted and had to serve there life time in the army if they would all come out as brave men aught come I believe this rebellion could soon be put to an end .…" Churchill reports "heavy cannonading" in the direction of Hollow [Holly] Springs, though he has not been involved in any fighting.
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