John M. Young to Rosetta R. Young, August 2, 1862

Abstract

Letter to Rosetta Young from husband John M. Young. Young describes his life in the Army at this point. He mentions that as a sageant, he is paid $17/month. His unit had seen battle and lost several men in a recent action. He also mentions rumors regarding Union Army General John Pope and his unit. On the last page he includes a hand-drawn map of his unit's location.