John M. Young to Rosetta R. Young and Children, May 12, 1862

Abstract

Letter to Rosetta Young and Children from husband and father John M. Young. Young, a Union Army soldier, writes from his camp near Fallmouth, Virginia. Fallmouth is just across the Rapahannock River from Fredericksburg. In the letter he tells his family that he thanks God for sparing his life in a recent battle.