Franklin County KyArchives Military Records.....Woodson, Jr., Richard Kidder January 5, 1863 Civilwar - Letters 2nd Kentucky ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ky/kyfiles.html ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Judith Martin akyblublood@aol.dom February 18, 2006, 6:35 pm Letter Home Letter Home From Richard Kidder Woodson, Jr. After Being Wounded At the Battle of Murfreesboro (Stones River) Dearest Mother, I am here a wounded prisoner of war having been shot through both thighs by two different balls day before yesterday in a battle near Murfreesboro. I am greatly in need of clean clothes. I had all my clothes on when I was shot. If the Federals have no objections I wish you would send me some. A pair of pants over and undershirts and drawers and socks. I have shoes and coats. I would like best in the world to see you if you cannot probably some of the family can. I suppose the Federals would have no objections to your coming. I accidentally came across Woodson Price (general, federal troops) upon the battlefield who kindly sent me here as I would yet have been in the field. My wounds are very severe flesh wounds the bones are not injured but however pain me severely. I am helpless. The Federals treat me as kindly as circumstances will permit. I must close, dear mother. Ever your most affectionate son, R. Kidder Woodson At the bottom of the letter was a note from a doctor at the hospital: Thinking that I would relieve an anxious mother I would inform you that although your son is severely wounded, I do not think him dangerous. I think he will get well. J. Adams, Surgeon, Additional Comments: Richard Kidder Woodson, Jr. died of his wounds on January 22, 1863. He was just twenty two years old. Photo: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ky/franklin/photos/military/civilwar/letters/woodsonj154gmt.jpg File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ky/franklin/military/civilwar/letters/woodsonj154gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/kyfiles/