Union Soldier's Letter Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo on patriotic letterhead, Camp Helena, Ark. Curtis Hodge writes a friend I am not dead yet... [rebels] fire on us every time we go out on scout... we captured some 18 rebels... we surrounded the house an fired We killed three men and took some prisoners. They was having nice time dancing. . they had the supper all ready... we had a good supper, you bet... . they have some of the very best of horses... we find them some times. some soiling and wear.