Providence RI

Jan 12^th 186[?]

 

Coln Metcalf

           

Sir

                        I have the honor to address you in a few lines. I was expecting to come on in the steamer but shall not be able to till the next. I have been relieved from [faded] but still [faded] of [faded] I shall go to [faded] I have received my [faded] 

 

I see I am to have C^o H. I was in hopes I should have C^o C. for while I was in Co F I had to fight most of the time and I was hoping I should get a better Company than H. I am anxious to get to the Regt as soon as possible.

                                                                       

I Remain Your

Obedient Servant

Capt A W Colwell

 

N B If I am alone I shall come on the next steamer

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