Dear Sister-
I have not been finally conscripted, but have an appeal. The enrolling officer had written to Raleigh for orders whether to conscript enlisted officers or not, but didn't receive any answers while here, & therefore had to conscript them, allowing them an appeal to the Col. Of conscripts. If the Col. Decides that militia officers are conscripts, then they have the right to volunteer & go wherever they please. I expect to go to Leroy's Reg. As soon as I can get him a pair of boots made. I don't care which way the decision is made. What Reg. Has John gone to? When did you here from Sallie? Ma is well, and has a pair of new shoes.
A.A. McAfee wrote this poem on March 5th, 1863 to his sister. He told her what was going on and how he was not enrolled yet. He had also told her that he had not taken an appeal yet and if the Col. decides if the militia officers are enrolled that they can go wherever they want. Therefore, McAfee decides to go to Leroy's Reg.
Leroy M. McAfee was a kin (or relative) to A.A. McAfee. Leroy M. McAfee was a Major in the 49th reg. There was hardly any information on A.A. McAfee because there was no first name.
Some words might be a little difficult for you to understand so they are listed below.