From Benton Barracks, Saint Louis, Missouri. The regiment has not left the base yet and he does not know when they will. He sent a knife to his son and wants him to keep it until he is home, March 15, 1863

From Benton Barracks, Saint Louis, Missouri. The regiment has not left the base yet and he does not know when they will. He sent a knife to his son and wants him to keep it until he is home, March 15, 1863, Folder: 2, Object: 8. James Craft correspondence, RH MS P928. University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library. https://archives.lib.ku.edu/repositories/3/archival_objects/194118 Accessed December 26, 2025.