Doyelstown Democrat May 17,1864.

Submitted By Ken Farris

Head Quarters Army of Potomac, May 7^th 1864

My Dear Parents -Another desperate struggle for the preservation of American constitutional liberty raged during the last two days. It was indeed fought as if each one recognized the immense importance of this battle, upon it we can say the fate of a government honored in all lands for its institutions depended. No one seemed to think any sacrifice too great. Life dear and noble was offered upon the altar of liberty. Many will be called upon to mourn the loss of dear and near friends. But all can feel that the cause for which this sacrifice was made was worthy, and bow with submissive and prayerful hearts to the bereavement brought about in God’s providence. Let all take courage and gather strength from the source that never fails, when prayer’s drawn from.

To God and his promises let all look. You too my dear parents have had a heavy tax laid upon you, by an all-wise Providence, but what He does is well done, and as Christians we will recognize His act and not murmur. My dear brother John and your son fell yesterday morning while gallantly leading the advance skirmishers in a charge upon the enemy’s lines. His noble bearing and undaunted courage in the face of danger won the confidence of his superiors and the love of those he commanded. A regiment mourns his death with us, my dear parents; aye, every patriotic heart and friend of his country will yield their sympathy.

We mourn him not as lost. He has preceded us to join the little circle already gathered from our hearth. We will therefore look forward with hope to a future and happy meeting where trouble ceases. There is some comfort in knowing he died with out suffering. The ball penetrated his heart and death was instantaneous. Now my dear parents you have administered comfort too frequently to allow this to overcome you. We will gather the closer around you and try to supply the place of the lost one. God bless you my dear parents and give you strength in this trial. Accept love.

Your devoted son. Frank

P. S. I am well.

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