This letter of John Mosely, a CSA POW at Gettysburg, mortally wounded writing home to his mother.
Source: Under Both Flags, Title: John Mosely, published 1869 - Graham - Page 72
John Mosely
Dear Mother -- I am here, a prisoner of war and mortally wounded. I can live but a few hours, at the farthest. I was shot fifty yards from the enemy's lines. They have been exceedingly kind to me. I have no doubt as to the final result of this battle, and hope I may live long enough to hear the final shout of victory before I die. I am very week. Do not mourn my loss. I had hoped to have been spared, but a righteous God has ordered otherwise, and I feel prepared to trust my case in his hands. Farewell to you all! Pray that God may receive my soul.
Your unfortunate son--John
Source: Under Both Flags, Title: John Mosely, published 1869 - Graham - Page 72
John Mosely
Dear Mother -- I am here, a prisoner of war and mortally wounded. I can live but a few hours, at the farthest. I was shot fifty yards from the enemy's lines. They have been exceedingly kind to me. I have no doubt as to the final result of this battle, and hope I may live long enough to hear the final shout of victory before I die. I am very week. Do not mourn my loss. I had hoped to have been spared, but a righteous God has ordered otherwise, and I feel prepared to trust my case in his hands. Farewell to you all! Pray that God may receive my soul.
Your unfortunate son--John