What was going on during the Civil War when David Demus wrote to Mary Jane Demus?
The war on Mr. Demus' side was doing well, and he was most
likely for the confederacy because he was worried about his wife
working the fields, and husking corn. here is the link for the
letter;
etext.lib.virginia.edu/etcbin/civwarlett-browsemod?id=F3060