| Summary: | During the Civil War, Fagg served as a private in both the 42nd Tennessee Infantry and the 55th Alabama Infantry. He was wounded during the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and died there on July 6, 1863. In this letter, Fagg discusses possible upcoming battles (specifically mentioning "yanks at vikburge") , financial matters, and news from home. He also expresses his desire for the war to end soon, and he asks his wife to write often: "i wante to see yo [and] the children mity bade I hope this ware will stop shortley I wante yo to rite to me as often as you can and i wante yo to rite how yo are a gitting a longe rite all of the news generaley." A transcription is included.
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