Davis writes to Lucinda noting that he is in moderate health. He details that he was only in the hospital at Kinston for a week and that now he is back with the Pioneer Corps. Davis writes that he finally received Lucinda's lost letters, as well as one from Clara Wilson and another from Sarah Kennedy. Davis addresses recent news of the capture and occupation of Richmond by Commanding General Grant, as well as Confederate General Lee's surrender of 15,000 Rebels to General Sheridan. Furthermore, Davis details that 6,000 Rebels came to Goldsboro and surrendered themselves to the 14th Corps. He notes that there is great excitement among the men and that he believes the end of the war to be near. Davis concludes by detailing that he will write Mrs. Burnett, and that he recently saw George and Ben Pulver as well as Star Waters.
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