Letter from Eli Amerson to Thomas Amerson 31 Aug 1864 Taylor County, GA


Petersburg,  Aug. 31st 1864

Dear Father

I this evening seat myself to write you a few lines which leaves 
me in good health hoping these few lines may come to hand and find 
you all well.  I have no news to write at this time.  Things is 
very quiet around here at this time.  The army is all lying still 
now.  There is no fighting going on at time but we cant tell how 
long it will be before they will make another move but I think Grant 
has got tired of moving.  He loses about 3000 men every move he 
makes.  So I dont think it pays him to move on us.  They are shelling 
the city very heavy today but that is nothing new.  I expect he will 
make another move before long but in what direction I cant tell.  
He will get whipped I dont care where he goes.  We whip them on every 
Battle and on every field.  We are faring very well about something to 
eat new.  The boys got in yesterday that was at home on detail.  There 
will be another one soon but I dont reckon I will try to go on it.  
My horse is almost gone up the spout.  I would like to come home but 
it cost to much to go on detail but if I can get to sell my horse I 
will come but I think the war it almost over.  I think we will have 
peace by spring if not sooner.  There is a great cry for peace at 
the North.  I can tell you some good news.  Early has whiped Shiradan 
out again and is marching on where he pleases to go.  Our rigt will be 
divided soon.  The North Carolina troops will be put in another rigt 
and some Ga troops will take their places.  Well I have give you all 
the news at present.  Write soon nothing more at present but still 
remaing your affectionate son till death
                                                 Eli Amerson


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