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J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Appendix: letters from our army workers. (search)
. At Chapin's Farm, early in spring of 1864, General Lee sent his military carriage to Richmond for Dr. Peterkin. During service Dr. P——knelt to pray; as usual, the men stood up or sat still, for most part; but when General Lee knelt in the dust, all dropped down instantly. I feel a deep interest in your book, and wish you God-speed in it. Fraternally yours, Henry M. White. I>from Rev. John R. Bagby, Baptist, Lieutenant Powhatan Artillery. Powhatan county, Virginia, April, 1867. Dear Brother Jones: I am glad you have undertaken so noble a work, and am only sorry that I can contribute so little towards it. In giving information like this, I do not know where to begin nor what to say after I have commenced. The Powhatan Artillery, of which I was a member, was, in the beginning of the war, a component part of what was known as First Regiment, Virginia Artillery, and afterwards in the command of Colonel J. T. Brown, and finally, after his death, in Hardaway's