...sed with the ravages of war? But we must fight on until our independence is won. August 4th.—Was most agreeably surprised this morning by a visit from my most intimate friend and kinsman, Gus . Gordon. He is Major of the Sixth Alabama regiment, and was severely wounded at the battle of Seven Pines. He is now convalescent and is on his way to rejoin his regiment in Virginia. Gus is a ...