My Dearest Judith

On January 8, 1863 the Confederate Artillery attacked the Union force occupying Springfield, MO. In a letter written to his wife, Judith, Union LT. James Hotchkiss relates how he and Confede... Read allOn January 8, 1863 the Confederate Artillery attacked the Union force occupying Springfield, MO. In a letter written to his wife, Judith, Union LT. James Hotchkiss relates how he and Confederate CPL. Charles Wellmont seek shelter in the same foxhole early in the battle. Though in... Read allOn January 8, 1863 the Confederate Artillery attacked the Union force occupying Springfield, MO. In a letter written to his wife, Judith, Union LT. James Hotchkiss relates how he and Confederate CPL. Charles Wellmont seek shelter in the same foxhole early in the battle. Though initially attempting to kill each other, the two decide upon an uneasy truce based on mutual... Read all