Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing the spread of smallpox in Goldsboro; insists on his family being vacinated; considers his wounded side to be improving; remarks on widespread hopes for an early peace.
Thomas discussing setting his affairs at Bim Clark's (Trigg County) and his desire to return home, through Jackson; also mentions Isaac working at home. [This letter may be misdated.]
Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Health;
News of Isaac's arrival to the company and mention of the difficulty for new recruits and the impossibility of leaving duty; also mentions Isaac running a fever.