U. S. Arsenal Hospt

Washington D.C.

Dc 7^th 1864               

 

                        Well George I sea you had your finger in the dish the last time with the rest so I must not forget you for if i do i shall catch a lecture the next time i sea you between fear & jelosy i will write a few words to you first stating my health is good at present and by your letter i sea yours is likewise the same. the weather here is very warm but today it rains a very little but tonight it is clear. George the next time you write i want you to tell me how many schollars / there is in your class and what your number is and how many times you have been at the head of your class remember now for i am afraid Jesse is getting a head of you some ways but if you try you can catch up. be a good boy at home & at school and not waist a moment in your studies for if you do you never will gain it for time & tide waits for no man.

 

You tell me how many traps you have & how many rabbits you have catched and the nuse in general. as i have to write a long letter to Jane i will close this with my reguards to you & all

 

From your Brother

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