...I have a copy of the Gen^l Order here relation to enlistments. it gives us the assurance that we are entitled to all local Bounties. Philadelphia has paid one million dollars to Veterans I think they should know 

 

[torn away] consequence thereof [faded] as for the bounty to be paid in Sunbury I have but little to say. if the good citizens of Sunbury deem it just and prudent to pay me I shall be thankful for it. they have my credit and can see it at any time. they /

 

...desire by looking and examining the Muster rolls of our Company at the Adjt Genl office at Harrisburg. I can send them a copy of the Service rolls or a [torn away] 

 

...I notice in your letter of the sale at Gusslers and the high prices sold for. I doubt not but such is the case. I will give you a list of prices here. Butter 70^cts Ham 25 apples 5^cts a piece to 10 [torn away]

 

...As for your letters, you must not think I keep them for a [torn away] I assure you I expose them to the flames as soon as read. Why not do you think I would do otherwise. I did not think all Sunbury knew what I and you was doing but I thought I was not worthy of so much notice on your part, therefore I made the remark that [torn away] 

 

...possible. please be contented and pass the time as merry as you can. it will not better me should you cry all the time I must endure the same privation and pass through the same dangers but I know your thoughts are fixed and you must be interested in my welfare. I must now close [torn away]

 

...I done what little I could for him and I am not ashamed for the world to know it I am still a good M^cClellan man and will stand up manfully for him. I suppose Lincoln will have a large majority it seems our people are not tired of war and intend making it a huge frolic. I have just had a [torn] Drill, and my dinner [torn] ready. would you [torn] we have [torn] you [torn away]

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