Camp near White Oak Church Va.

April 8 1863           

    

Dear Dot,

                                    Srgt Dickson's furlough came in late last night, too late to write a long letter, but I must write you a few words to let you know how I am. It is not yet daylight, we were called up early to prepare for a grand Review of the Army by President Lincoln. We have just come in from an unusually hard picket tour of 3 days, having been exposed to the terrible snow storm of last Saturday night. It tired the men greatly and we do not feel much like marching 5 miles to be looked at. We would prefer having our Greenbacks—if possible. I am sorry that Weidy gave such a glowing account of our comforts as to make you feel [?]—but I guess that will pass off. I am glad that you are better than when you last wrote, and hope you will continue to improve. I suppose you have recd my last letter by this time. But I must hurry to breakfast. I will write after the grand Review, that is if it comes off for it looks much like snowing now. Kiss little ones over & over for me and give my love to all the folks.

 

Believe me to remain as ever

                                                           

Yours devotedly

Andy   A.T.G.

 

Did I leave a new cap at home?

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