Civil War Letter

The image is a scanned page of an old handwritten letter dated May 28, 1864, from south of Kingston, Georgia. The letter is addressed to "Dear Wife & Little Boy" and mentions the author being in good health and spirits despite the exposure and hardships faced over the past twelve days, which included periods of fighting. The letter describes the author's recent encounters, noting were in the immediate front and that there had been a skirmish the previous evening. Despite the challenges, the author expresses trust in divine protection for their future safety and expresses concern over a family member's grief. The letter is written on yellowed paper with fading ink, reflecting its historical nature.