A Union soldier’s letter written by “Theoph(ilus) Francis Rodenbough who enlisted as a 2nd Lt, 3/27/1861 into US Army 2nd Dragoons. He was captured at the Battle of Second Bull Run on August 31, 1862 and exchanged on September 20, 1862. He was awarded the medal of Honor for action at Trevilian station, 6/11/1864. He was wounded 9/19/1864 Winchester resulting in the amputation of his right arm. the 2 page letter is datelined September 7th, 1862, Ebbit House, Washington D.C. In part, “Know then that last Sunday afternoon in a skirmish near Centerville I was taken prisoner by the enemy and am now on parole. It is probable that an exchange will be affected very soon and it is necessary that I remain to attend to it – may however see you in another week. I was not injured in any way although the bullets flew around our heads thick as hail. ... but Washington is in such an unsettled state consequently as the proximity of the Rebels and withal to crowded and uncomfortable that nothing but business could keep me here a moment ...”