My Dearest Sally,
I have heard that we won the Battle of Bull Run by scaring off the Union soldiers. We were so underestimated that there were people picnicking can you believe that. Once we scared them off it was as if a flock of birds was heading south for winter u should've seen it was so humorous. Sadly I  regret to have to inform you that the Union now has a big shot general that has shown and proved himself as one of the best. I hope everything is going great on the plantation back home remember no matter the outcome it is our God-given right to own slaves and they are in debt to us.

   Sincerely,
      Fitzhugh Johnston Pettigrew