Camp 92nd O.V.I.
Near Alexandria, Va.
May 20, 1865
Dear Parents:
Another long march is finished, and we – Sherman’s army - are encamped two miles from Alexandria & 8 miles from Washington City.
We are very busy just now preparing to be reviewed in the City of Washington next Wednesday. We as yet know not whether we soon will be mustered out or be held full term. I am well. Frank and Matt stand the marching well. We have nearly nine months pay due us – no prospect of pay – I think Sherman’s army is being treated very meanly by the officials at Washington. While all the other armies & all parts of other armies have received pay to a recent date, our army has rec’d nothing since Aug. 31, 1864.
What is the feeling in the North as to Sherman? I notice many of the papers are down on him. Now for all these poor ignorant fools of editors who have in all probability never seen a larger body of troops than a Co. or Regt, to criticize as great a Military genius as Sherman is outrageous. Now the army generals and all are great & fast Sherman men & will uphold him in anything he has yet done.
We have had some very hot weather.
Much love to all
Affectionately your son
D. Putnam
We arrived here yesterday.
D.P.
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