In the field
Near Chattahoochi, Ga.
July 9, 1864
Dear Parents
Your letter containing slips of paper which gave accounts of commencement proceedings I have recd.
Our Corps is still in camp near Chattahoochi River; the other Corps are busy on the right. Everything thus far is going well. The Rebs have strong forts on opposite side of river to prevent our crossing. Atlanta can plainly be seen from points on this side of river, but with a good glass the streets can be seen thronged with people. When fighting is in progress the house tops are covered by spectators who seem to be much interested in movements of our army: strong forts can be seen near the city. The cars are up as usual. They run right up to the skirmish line. This insolence as the Rebs consider it is promptly met by a shower of bullets. A Reb prisoner says he believes the Yanks have a machine for “spinning railroads”.
The weather is hot, hot, very hot – the roads are beginning to be somewhat dusty.
Boys in the Regt. were all well the last time heard. I do not need money although we have not been paid for nearly seven months.
Much love to all
Affectionately your son David Putnam
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