Write Your Own Civil War Letter- Battle of Antietam or Battle of Gettysburg To complete the first step of this project, you are to write a 5 paragraph letter home to a loved one discussing the Battle of Antietam or Battle of Gettysburg. You can write from the perspective of a civilian, nurse, doctor, or soldier. Your letter should be a short, concise report about this battle and what you experienced with your family members. Use the primary sources in this lesson to help you show your knowledge of the battle. You are encouraged to do additional research of the battle you are writing about, so your audience has a clear understanding of your perspective.