Camp near Bowling-Green, Ky.

January 18^th 1862.

 

M^rs Delian Dees,

My dear Madam:—

               Thomas handed me a letter from you this morning stating that his father was expected to die soon, and requesting me to obtain a discharge for him if possible. I had but little acquaintance with M^r Dees, but feel much interest in his welfare and that of his family, on account of Thomas, who has made one of the best soldiers in my Company. I feel deeply afflicted at the condition of your family, and although I dislike very much to lose Thomas, I will do what lies in my power to obtain his discharge. I have but little hope of success, as discharges are difficult to obtain on any reason whatever, but whether Thomas can return to you for the present or not, you may be sure he will give some assistance from here, for I believe he takes care of all the money he gets, and I do all I can to encourage the men to send their money home, or part of it at least, as they have but little use for it here.

 

 Thomas is in good health, as, indeed, are all my Company.

 

I think we have no prospect of a battle soon—not before spring likely.

 

The weather has been / bad for some time raining almost constantly.

 

I will do, as I said before, all I can to have your son discharged, and whether I succeed or not, accept the assurance that I deeply sympathize with you in the distressed condition of your family, and I trust your afflictions may not be half so great as you anticipate

 

I am respectfully &c,

P. B. Dugan

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