Saco June 25^th, /61

 

Dear Son,

            Yours to Anna, dated June 14^th, was duly receiv'd and have been waiting for her to get ready and take Eddy down to the Artist and have his picture taken before I wrote, so I could send it to you but it has not been convenient for her to do so yet, therefore I shall wait no longer for her hoping next time I write to send it. I felt very glad to hear you are in good spirits, hope you will continue so. I should think your acquaintance with Baltimorians is getting very extensive, hope when you part with them, they will all have become "Loyal". I should judge by the papers, the South are getting rather more / than they bargain'd for, and want the North to "hold on" and let them rest; you dont think of doing that little thing I presume, or Gen. Scott either—There John I wish I had something of importance to communicate but 'tis so dull here it seems like Sunday about all the time. the Mills are all stopping on both sides of the river the Pepperell commenc'd stopping last week, a great number of hands out of employ. tomorrow the 5^th Maine Regiment leave Portland, en route for Boston where from there, I dont know. Many have gone from here to Portland to day to see them; Isaac Noyse is Capt. of Saro Co. his brother Wm. is Assistant Surgeon to Dr. Warren of Biddeford. this Dr. W. is the one that married Harriet Roberts of Brunswick. / I have learnd by the papers many have enlisted, rather many of the Mass. V. for 3 yrs. 6^th Regiment in particular, is it so? Has Co. B. made up their minds to stay 'till the War is over? Write and let me know—How is Capt. Clark? Hope you gave him his letter, think he could not be more greatful for it than I was for his. How is Charly? Tell him I hope to get a line from him sometime. Week ago yesterday I had a letter from Verta saying she was, or had been very sick, but some better that day, sent for me to come immediately, but was sick myself and couldn't go; hope she is better, altho' I've not heard. I'm better myself and quite able to write, think I shall continue better. Martha Ware and sister Jane call'd here a few days since, / was very glad to hear from you, sends much love, and many good wishes. "Anna" sends her love to those gentlemen who sent love to her, and says give her love to the whole Reg. including Capt. C. & Dr. S. hopes you will all stick by the Stars & Stripes. Now write soon tell me as many particulars as possible. I hav'nt learnt precisely where Fred Floyd is, but he is with the 3^d Maine Reg. Eddy Dame was buried last Sabbath died of consumption. When you write, tell me if you have any leisure time, and how you spend it, or how you spend the Sabbath. I presume you have religious exercise during some part of the day. O I think so much of the evils attending such an association as war, that a young man may find himself before he's aware, doing many things of which he would be asham'd were he at home, in different society, but I hope better things of you, and may God ever be with you and in his own good time return you safe home. love to Charly, Capt. C. Accept a share yourself, from your Mother R.H.C.

 

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Excuse R. from writing this time, she is very busy indeed, so engag'd in domestic affairs—

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