Monday Morn [July 22, 1861] 
My dear mother; 
 I write this morning to let you know that I am by the oversight of an all merciful God spared and untouched through a battle which was so destructive to others.   
 Our company suffered some.  Just as I have commenced my letter Dr.  
McClung tells me he is going to Lexington and kindly promises to carry my letter so I can not write much.  Watson was not hurt and got off safe. 
Good bye 
Ted 
 
P.S.  Watson says tell Han he received her letter and will answer it as soon as possible. 
Ted