Washington Feb 26 1863

 

Dear Mother

 

            I received your letter of the 20^th day before yesterday. I have written a letter to you giving an account of Mr Burts visit so it will not be necessary to say anything more about that. Only I would say that I do not know as you could send me anything more to add to my comfort. I can draw all the clothing I want but I have got all I need for the present. I have been provided with clothing since I came here.

 

I have not received the letter you sent to Acquia Creek. Perhaps it was sent back to the / regiment. If so I may get it as I have written to Joseph Haskell so that they know where I am.

 

As to reading Miss Bacon I find her busy most always when I call. Every few moments somebody comes in and wants something or other, and she has never mentioned anything about it either.

 

We have some books here in the hospital of miscellaneous character so that I have found enough to read so far.

 

I do not know as yet how I shall be disposed of but I presume I shall be sent to my regiment as soon as I get well enough. The doctor has not said anything to me about going yet. I am not taking any medicine / he asks me how I am getting along every day or two. In order to go down to the city it is necessary to get a pass from the head physician as there is a guard round the hospital. But there is no trouble in getting a pass if a fellow is well enough and behaves himself and dont get drunk when he is out. I intend to apply for a pass one of these days as soon as it gets to be decent walking. It has been very stormy since I have been here which makes the walking bad. It does not look much in like spring here yet. There is snow on the ground yet.

 

I wrote to John Whitney that I was here and last sunday afternoon he came up to see me. / He looks just as he used to and is the same old coon. We went down to see Miss Bacon. He could cannot leave his business on any other day as he has to be at the office so many hours. He has seen Mr Warner several times. If I go to the city I shall endeavor to find out where Mr Bradford lives.

 

You want to know how I regard the change of generals. I should prefer Burnside. I do not know much about Hooker. He has done well as far so far for anything I know.

 

I suppose Mr Thompson is still at work at the mill. Please remember me to him of he is. I suppose he is thinks his predictions are going to be fulfilled as to the war. But I think he is mistaken. I am still gaining and getting along very well. I believe I have nothing more to write now so good bye

                                                           

from your son

E. W. Stacy.

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