[Letter]: 1863-10-27 from Francis to Parents and Sisters

1863 October 27? from F. Rupert (Camp Warington [possibly Warrenton, Va]) to Parents and Sisters (Bloomsburg, Pa.) re: first time to write since he got paid and came back from Pennsylvania [possibly referring to the battle of Gettysburg or furlough]. Reports that his company is not with General Patrick [Marsena R. (1811-1888) was general of Union volunteer forces] but now were with General Gregg’s [David M. Gregg (1833-1916) under General Stoneman at Gettysburg and was in 1864 Overland Campaign with cavalry] division the third day when they got into a fight as well as on the fourth but had good luck to loose only 20 men as they drove the Rebs right along. “The Rebs stand fire very well but when it comes to a charge they wont stand up to the work like the Yankeys”Apologises that he can’t write as often as they want him to. Just got the news that Beaufords division [John Buford Jr. 1826-December 1863] has been driven back and Rupert’s division is ordered to the front. Give love to all from F. Rupert. [General Buford was at battle of Gettysburg and following the battle pursued Confederates to Warrenton, VA and in October became involved in the Bristoe Campaign.] [yellow envelope, no stamp,cancelled Washington D.C. Oct 31 1863 Due 6]