Camp Lincoln

Fair Oaks Va

June 17^th 1862

 

Miss Rose A. Loughran

Madame

           I am in receipt of your note of the 12^th inst inquiring after your brother. I cannot tell you where he is now the last that I heard of him was his arrival in Philadelphia, and ere this must have arrived at New York. If so I presume you have you have seen him. His wound was not considered dangerous. the ball entered his cheek and I understand came out at the mouth as it was not found when he was examined by the surgeon.

 

Your brother was wounded while doing his duty like a good and true soldier and I hope he will soon be able to take / his place at the head of the Company and face the enemy again if necessary.

 

            I would be pleased to hear of or from your brother, believe me

I am

yours very Respectfully

W^m Reid

Lieut Comg C^o F

57 Regt N.Y.V.

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