Union

 

Raleigh C.H.

March 22^nd/62

           

Dear Friends

              As you perceive we are again on the move and expect soon to be in action for the enemy are quite plenty within a few miles of us. we shall remain here a few weeks when we will be reinforced and proceed to Newbern Station and then to Richmond. The country here is far superior to any through / which we have traveled and extensive plantations are taking the places of mountains and rocky bluffs. We are within 40 miles of the White Sulphur Springs which are directly on our road to Newbern. I have not received any word from home for some time and shall begin to think you negligent if I do not receive a letter in course of a few months. My health is very good and I think I will stand the coming campaign very well. Eight of our cavelry were attacted by 80 bushwhackers a few days ago and three of our men were killed and one taken prisoner and to day two companies / of our Regiment are after them.

           

I have not heard from Bainbridge for some time but expect a letter soon.

                                                                                               

But I must

Close hoping to hear from you soon Give my love to all enquiring friends and except the best wishes of

                                                                                               

Your Son & Brother

J. C. Barton

Co C 23^d Regt

Raleigh Va 

via Ganley Bridge

                                                     

Bambridge      Geauga County Ohio

Bambridge      Geauga County Ohio

Miss Saphronia Z Barton Bissells

 

M^r Jack C Barton Religh

via Ganly Bridge

 

            Bambridge

 

Western Star Summitt

County

            Dear Brother we resieved yours of the 28 & April 1 & 12 and am very glad to hear that you feel well and happy We are all well as far as health is concerned and as happy as

                                                                                                           

Walter Barton

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