John Wheeler Letter : August 10, 1863

This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler got a bonus payment from the government. Half of his regiment is on "fatigue duty," building roads and bridges nearby. He speaks with passionate nationalism about the impending fall of Charleston, as well as Fort Wagner and Sumpter. John Morgan, the "famous guerilla chieftain," has been captured. It's also been very hot in camp.