Scope and ContentLetter from Samuel B. Parsil to his father dated November 14, 1862, while serving with the 27th NJ Infantry at Camp Casey near Fairfax Seminary, Virginia. Mentions lending Alex $3.00 to buy a rubber blanket, because it might help to keep him from getting sick. Mentions several people from home, including Caleb Van Wert. Dear Father, I received your letter together with Ma and Soph's last night and was glad to hear that you was well.