April 3rd, 1862

Today we got a letter back from Samuel! He told us about how he was doing fine and that he knows about Henry and has been terribly worried. Anyways, on with the letter..

Dear Emma and Annabelle,

I am very sorry I have not responded in so long. That is wonderful you work at the Commission, it is a very good place to have a job at. I in fact, have heard about Henry. I was actually there when he got shot down. The war really scars you and it's horrible running away from the dead bodies of your own men. Henry was running back to the rest of us and as he turned around, a man came out of no where and shot him. It was the scariest moment in my life. One of the troop leaders shot the man as we all rushed over to Henry. He looked very dizzy and out of it. He started loosing a ton of blood and started going to sleep on us. We made sure everything was clear and we left, group by group. Henry's shoulder was tied by a bandana I keep in my jacket, which kept his arm tight so he would not loose any more blood. I swore I had lost my best friend that moment. Everything happens so fast, it's scary how many dead people fill fields and how just one can affect many lives. I know you will take good care of him as well as the other nurses. Please give him my best regards. I miss two so much more than you can imagine. Please, do not worry about me, I will be fine. Take care of yourselves, I will hear from you soon.

Love, Samuel.