Complete the writing activity below.

suppose that after the novel’s ending, once the 304th has established its encampment, lieutenant hasbrouck sends home a letter about the past few days’ encounters with the “johnnies.” what would he say about himself and his regiment’s first tests on the battlefield? what would he say about henry fleming, the “wild cat” who has replaced the color sergeant? write the letter that the lieutenant might have sent. try to suggest whether he wondered about his own courage at first. even more important, try to indicate whether he had any idea that his “wild cat” had had doubts and, in fact, had deserted the regiment.