Camp near Falmouth
My dear Mother;
I reported yesterday to my regiment for duty, but last night the whole army recrossed the river and I have concluded to rest a few days with Capt. Hall.where I have comfortable quarters. My arm is better and is not going to give me much trouble. My regiment suffered terribly. We lost out of three hundred who entered the fight, one hundred and ninety killed, wounded and missing. A large number are wounded, many slightly like myself. The loss in the Division was in fact frightful and nothing was gained. I will write you often until I am quite well. Have no concern however. I have told you exactly how bad I was hurt.
With much love
Your aff. son,
Chas Frederick Taylor