[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, September 19, 1864] Page: 2 of 4

                                
(Sept. 19, 1864, p. 2)

On account of the vast amount of shells thrown in
to the place. My House + Mill both riuned by
the army + the shells. We ve had awful times
for the last two months. A great many persons
were killed by the shells. Ive had good health all
the time + hope now to see you + Mary again.
I cant write yet to Mrs Wilson or any body
South of the Ohio River. Write to her how I am
Write me immediately.  I'll write you again
+ give more particulars. H C Moore"
At Nancy write to At Polly Sept 11th that
the kin are all well. The carrs ran over + killed
Jo Beard on the 5th Sept. Lydia Wallace + Tom
Leave  are to marry on the 15th of Oct. Unkle Sam
Negros all gone but two Jos all gone but Suan
+ one more. Old Granny Tompkins is dead. At Nancys
latest word from Kick. he was not well. At Nancy
writes more chearfully + hopefully than she
has since the war.  Ive nothing from Jo S.
Wallace since July 10th.  Im half inclined
to think he is on his way back. Ive a letter
from J Add Nimmo of Aug 22nd All well
He + Grarevil teaching a school of 59 scholars
half a mile from home. Jim Wilson
wrote Sept 3rd he was not very well. He
was gloomy + secured to have lost hope.