Family Letter of R.J. Bates May 22, 1864

Very interesting letter. So... "Sissi", his wife, failed to obey his instructions, and did not destroy his letter. I wonder what is the rest of the story? Was his farm torched, did his wife and family survive the invaders? Did he?
 
Very interesting letter. So... "Sissi", his wife, failed to obey his instructions, and did not destroy his letter. I wonder what is the rest of the story? Was his farm torched, did his wife and family survive the invaders? Did he?
Good question. I have no idea bit would like to know.
 
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