1862 February 13 Manassas, Va.

Manassas Feby 13th

My Dear Mother,
Here I am again at
Manassas, having arrived safe & sound
this evening. The trip up here was a
very dull one, only we had a little
run off at Gordonsville, resulting in no
injury to any one, but detaining us there
for about an hour, I find everything
quiet up here and the mud about 2 feet
deep every-where, a perfect-slush,
The train today was crowded with
soldiers, returning from furloughs, almost
all of whom expressed their determination
to re-enlist for the war, every thing
& every one here, I understand intend going
in again, indeed there is no help fr
it, I hope this will find you better than
when I left, but if you get very sick let
me know & I will certainly come down,
Tell Miss Jeanie I received a long letter
from Fred, he is improving fast, Tell
Emma I will write soon, My love to every
one, I must now bid you good night,
Your devoted Son
Charles F. Barnes

Charles F. Barnes, Private, Co. G, 11th Regiment, Virginia Infantry

MSS 4444