May 3^rd 1862

Camp 3 miles west of Parris Fannin Co

 

Dear John

                        Yours of the 29^th came to hand several days since I am glad to here that you all are enjoying good health, but sorry to hear that the wheat crop will be so short and that the prospect of a corn crop is so bad, as the sustenance of the army depends on the success of our farmers

 

If you think your reaper will be sufficient to cut all of our wheat, and that there is not much durability about mine, I would like for you to sell mine, and invest the money in some kind of property that will enhance in value If you think it best to sell my wagon and mule, do so, any trade you make for me I will be perfectly satisfied with, because I know you will do what you think is best for me. I dont think a man would do well to sell good property, unless he knew when he could invest his money immediately so as to better his condition. From the fact that Confederate money is decreasing in value all the time I think in / twelve months property will be worth one hundred per cent more than it is now if the war continues. if the war ends property will be low, and confederate money worth nothing

 

The neck yoke that belongs to my wagon is at Mr Huffhines, you can get it at any time

 

I had the stay chanes put on my reaper dont know any thing about the hammer I think if you will counsel with and advise Frank occasionally what is best to do, he will get along verry well

 

I left my mare entirely under Franks control, no person has a right to use her without his consent. we are now on our way to Little Rock I expect we will stop at Parris a few days to have our wagons repaired

 

I am writing by a verry dim light and my tent is so crowded it is almost impossible for me to write. You will excuse brevity under these circumstances

 

Give my love to all of my relations and accept of the same for yourself

 

Respectfully your Brother

Nat. S Floyd

 

Direct your letters to Nat. S Floyd Private in Capt Allisons Comp Darnells Regiment of Cavalry, Clarksville Red River County Texas

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