Camp Hancock Va                 

April 7. 1864

 

Mr J C Morgan

 

Dear Sir

your kind letter came to hand this evening. having nothing much to do to pass away the long evening, I thought I could not pass this time to a better advantage than to answer your kind letter. I have been looking for the answer some time but I feel thankful that you have remembered me so well

 

I still keep well and the members of our Company save a few cases of small pox but I do not think it dangerous. one of the boys who had it slept in my bed all day and I did not get it. this seems strange nevertheless tis true / I am of the opinion as regards contagious diseases, as I heard a silly boys remark, I will not die unless something ails me. he had intended to say, not until the time arrived

 

I think you must have had quite a disagreeable time to move. this has been the first day I have seen the sun for seven 7 days. it snowed and rained three successive days creeks and river bank full, mud as usual in the old dominion. I went out along the Piquet rope to see the poor horses, one morning, and could see nothing but them long ears of the mules sticking out of the mud, but enough of this.

 

I am to sorry to hear that Griers family are sick, it seems that they must always be unfortunate in their family

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