Huttonville V^a Sunday Nov 17^th 1861

 

Dear Mother

                        I take my pen in hand to inform you that I am well and hope these few lines may find you all in good health

 

We are building winter quarters and a hard time we have too the mud and snow and rain is awful the snow is about 6 inches deep in the valley this morning and I cant tell how deep on the mountains. I have not got any letters from you for some time and I think you must have forgot me. I got a letter from Pa he was at the mouth of salt River. I have come to the conclusion to keep my money awhile after we get payed off and if I can get a furlough I will come home on a visit if it costs me $20

 

Tell Rebecca I got a letter from her dated the 2^ond. tell Lina and rachel they must be good girls and mind Mother and sometimes think of brother George. Give my love to all

 

write as soon as you can so no more at present but remain yours Affectionately

 

George W Young

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