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1862-02-19 Page 05

(5) And then shuch shouting!  Our flag was moved from the breast works and in a few moments our was informed that the general desired to give the 2nd Iowa the distinguished honor of moving into the fort first and of planting our flag upon the ramparts of their Citadel.  Here I wept like a child.  We marched in and such a sight!  25,000 prisoners were there [swarmed?] to receive us.  Voltaire Twombly, our flag bearer unfurled our banner on the walls  But I shall have to stop,  I was struck on my right arm, but it did hurt me,  my Cap was shot through & my head grazed, but through the providence of God I was saved, Thank God!  Let us ever worship Him.  Kiss my dear little babes and tell them how well I love them,  I recei'd your letter of the 9th, yesterday,  How well I love you none Can tell.  Be cheerful and if God spared my life I will soon be at home.  I have a fine horse which I will send you.  It was given me by a Secesh Capt in Consideration that I would send another horse to his sister on the Ohio River,  He Cost $175,00 I Call him after his owner, Capt. Graves, " By by",  direct your letters here,
Your true & faithful Husband,
J B Weaver
Col B. safe.

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(5) And then shuch shouting! Our flag was moved from the breast works and in a few moments our was informed that the general desired to give the 2nd Iowa the distinguished honor of moving into the fort first and of planting our flag upon the ramparts of their Citadel. Here I wept like a child. We marched in and such a sight! 25,000 prisoners were there [swarmed?] to receive us. Voltaire Twombly, our flag bearer unfurled our banner on the walls But I shall have to stop, I was struck on my right arm, but it did hurt me, my Cap was shot through & my head grazed, but through the providence of God I was saved, Thank God! Let us ever worship Him. Kiss my dear little babes and tell them how well I love them, I recei'd your letter of the 9th, yesterday, How well I love you none Can tell. Be cheerful and if God spared my life I will soon be at home. I have a fine horse which I will send you. It was given me by a Secesh Capt in Consideration that I would send another horse to his sister on the Ohio River, He Cost $175,00 I Call him after his owner, Capt. Graves, " By by", direct your letters here, Your true & faithful Husband, J B Weaver Col B. safe.