Camp 148^th N.Y.Vols

In the field Va Apr 16^th/1865

 

            Dear Sister

                                    I have just time to write a few lines before the mail goes. We are still near Appomattox Station. All the troops have left but our Corps. I expect we leave tomorrow. dont know where. Had mail today the first in two weeks No letter from home had papers League & Post.

 

Pleasant. Dont feel first rate guess after we get marching will feel better.

                                   

Your Brother

Charles

 

Sam put in the corn for I expect to be home to help you in the fall. C.

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