Have read with much interest, and now sadness, these remarkable letters. For some unknown reason, I've been attracted to movies about the Civil War lately -- have watched about four in the last month or so. In one, I recall a young man telling one of his companions how he knew he was not going to live thru the next battle --- very much like Mr. Wheeler. (And he didn't.) The loss from this war was/is beyond words -- these letters are a treasure!!! Stay well -- Terri in Wa