Scope and Contents Barrier writes that he and the regiment fought at the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam) in Maryland (17 September 1862), but provides few details. "It's considered one of the big fights of the War. Our loss was pretty great but the enemie's was doubtless much greater." The regiment has lost several men, wounded or missing. There is a scarcity of food, but the regiment and Barrier himself are in generally good health. However, Barrier says "I am sorry to say that our Regiment is going to sticks...