Crandall and Smith corresponded for years and eventually met again in person prior to Crandall's death in 1891.   See Sample below (arrow down) |

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Charlemont, Mass Dec. 26th, 1864

My Dear Friend Crandall,

I rec'd your letter soon after it was written, but have been so very busy I have neglected it, because when I write to you, I wish to make a long letter, and even now I am out of town on a visit; but I will not wait any longer for I fear you will think I have forgotten you. Doc and I reached Boston at daylight the next morning after I saw you. I found that I could not be mustered out until I had rec'd my descriptive list from the Reg't, so I went directly home. I was at home the next day after I saw you. I reached home at 11 o'clock at night-the folks were surprised but they had heard that I had escaped. I am enjoying myself this winter hugely. I shall go to Boston in a few days probably to be paid and then you may look for something. The people in Conway vowed not be content until I told them in public my story. I did not forget to mention the old deerhunter that was my pilot when I escaped from Dixie. I will write again Crandall, soon and more, but I felt as if I must write and let you know that I was well.

I remain your close friend

Charlie Smith