2pp., in ink, on lined paper measuring 4.375 x 7”. Paper exhibits watermark, ink is slightly fading, two slight touches of foxing. Else VG, and entirely legible.  “Soldiers”, by Susie A. Lewis, is one of four short pieces by three Civil War era school girls and their teacher. Her writing is good, and her thoughts nicely put, possibly prompted by soldier letters received by her or family. Full text:

Soldiers……..I think should like to see a regiment of soldiers on the march all dressed in their uniforms. It must be a grand sight to look at, but a great many of them carry heavy hearts. They endure trials and hardships of which we can know but very little. Some of them leave their wives and children and others leave a happy home where parents & brothers & sisters will anxiously await their return which perhaps may never be. They do not at first realize the danger in their path but as troubles increase will often find themselves wishing for the comforts of home &home hearts who in their turn are perhaps counting the days that must lapse ere the loved one returns.

What feelings they must have as they march into the battlefield.  Here we think it a sad thing for a man to die, but what would we think to see thousands upon the battle-field after a battle dead, wounded & dying or moaning in their anguish with no loved friend to see or care for them. No kind home heart or hand to soothe their pain or pour into their ear words of comfort. But I hope this war will soon be over and peace again reign triumphant in our once happy land.

Susie A. Lewis.”

Fine sentiments, from a highly articulate Civil War schoolgirl. Susie A. Lewis deserves an A plus for this composition.

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