Camp 18^th Ala. Rgt.

Near Chattanooga Tenn

[?] 10^th 1863

           

My Dear [?]

                                    I have had not one word from you as yet. Am mighty tired of going to the mail boy every day just to hear him tell me there is nothing for Wilkerson.

 

Every thing is very quiet with the exception of a fiew shells being sent over to us every day. We had orders last night to have our men under arms before day this morning as the enemy was reported to be advancing in heavy force; but they have not come as yet. I am not anxious for a fight; but I would be glad if they would attack us. We are having some very pleasant weather now and I hope it will remain so as long as we have to remain in our present position. We have commenced our drills again which will give us something to do both morning and evening. It has been so long since I have heard from you and everything being so quiet I have nothing to write. 

 

I saw brother Washington two days since. he is looking as well as usual. My health is better than usual. Lt Stewart received a very slight wound in the last battle and will go to hospital today. One of my men was on the battle field yesterday; he tells me he saw several dead Yankees on the field, and he thinks he saw the piece of shell that struck me, for he found a piece whiere I was wounded. Write to me and tell me what you think of my friends &c. Much love to all. With much love to you, my darling, I am your ever loving husband

                       

Sim.

 

Send to 18^th Ala Rgt

Claton's Brig

Stewarts Divn

Gen Bragg's Army

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