January 1865

William B., age 20, P.O.W. in Delaware
January 1, 1865

Had a very severe chill and for some time was afraid it was worse than a chill. Weather very cold. Was too sick to attend Divine Service.  

*(William Hyslop Summer Burgwyn Private Collection, North Carolina State Archives)

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William B., age 20, P.O.W. in Delaware
January 6, 1865

Notwithstanding the snow was on the ground we had to move out everything out of doors + let Division be whitewashed. Weather moderate + about 5 PM commenced raining + rained. Received a letter from Cousin Minnie Anderson dated Jany 1st/65.  

*(William Hyslop Summer Burgwyn Private Collection, North Carolina State Archives)