Mississippi Squadron, Flag Ship “Cricket,”
Alexandria, April 29, 1864.
My Dear Wife:
I am safe after a
most severe campaign. I had three fights, battles, on my own hook, inasmuch as
I had the honor of bringing up the rear of the army to this point. These three
fights were exclusively my own, and in every instance entirely victorious. I
have only time to say that my opinion is, we (I mean A. J. Smith's command)
will get through safely to the Mississippi; after that, there will be work
enough for us. I will give you full details so soon as opportunity offers.
Meanwhile, rest assured of my health and personal safety. Admiral Porter is
safe and sitting by my side as I write. He is a noble fellow, game as a
pheasant; so is old A. J. a perfect trump.
I hope you are all
well. I am in first rate spirits, stiff upper lip, “never say die.” Do not be
discouraged about me, in the slightest degree. We can whip these fellows
whenever we get the chance.
SOURCE: Walter George Smith, Life and letters of
Thomas Kilby Smith, p. 362-3
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