Richmond V^a

March 9^th 1865.

 

My Dear Mother:

               I write you a few lines this evening to let you know that I arrived here in safety yesterday evening (8^th Inst.) (Sandy is with me). I have not chance or time to write you and extended account of my trip. I will merely mention the fact that after leaving Fayetteville I only had to walk about thirty five (35) or forty (40) miles, coming the rest of the way by Rail Road.

 

            I am afraid you are all at the mercy of Sherman by this time. He was at or near Cheraw the last I heard.

 

            I and Sandy are very well, but a little sore from our marching. Bob Braddy of Marion is here in hospital, and expects to try to get home on furlough in a day or two, or will start then and I expect to send this by him. / I dont know whether you will ever get it or not, anyway I will send it.

 

            Winder Hospital is among the things that were. The authorities have attached it to Jackson Hospital and now it is all Jackson Hospital. Our Division formerly the 1^st of three div is now the 5^th of Jackson.

 

            Write soon if you can by mail, and if not write whenever you see a chance to send a letter through by hand

                                                                                   

Your Afft. Son.

J. W. Smith

5^th Division

Jackson Hospital

Richmond  V^a

 

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