He is missing the family very much. November 12, 1864. He is on steady picket duty after coming back from the hospital. It is dangerous for he is sometimes within twenty steps of the enemy. He has seen some men shot by the enemy, and though some talking and trading of food for tobacco goes on, he does not trust the enemy.
Rations are short, but enough to stay alive.
Other Documents April 13, 1863. Last Will and Testament, James S. Alexander. January 8, 1947. Confederate Memorial Literary Society, Richmond, Virginia to Mr. Roy Alexander. He was born March 17, 1824.