Camp Reynolds V^a    

Feb 2^nd 1863

 

Dear Friends

                 This evening finds me well as usual, and I am quite anxious to hear from you for it has been quite a long time since I received a line from you.

 

            We have not moved and are as yet in our comfortable winter quarters, but we will undoubtedly leave here in a short time. I think our destination is Charleston situated 36 miles down the river. I hope we will go there for then we can get news from home sooner and hear the news.

 

            My chief occupation lately has / been fishing and I tell you it is sport to fish here. I caught a salmon yesterday that weighed five pounds. I tell you it was a splendid fish. I presented it to Mrs Hayes our Col. wife who is here with him and she gave me a nice can of tomatoes and complimented me highly.

 

            I am in my old place and will probably remain here. There is no news and plenty of mud

                                                           

My love to all

Your Boy

Jn^o C Barton

23^rd Regt O.V.I.

Ganley Bridge

Va

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