November the 13 1863

 

My dear wife and children this will in form you that I am sick but not bad I am not confind to bed so you need not be oneasy about me I hope the Lord will be with me if you cant I have rote and sent 18 apples and Jameses pass and one for Charles Hill you must send down and get them               

 

Saturday Eavn Late

Ben Risher has got 8 days furlow. Send me some preserve by James when he comes Let pahs little man come with his oncle James Tel Anne I have sent her a Prayer Book and Hym Book I will send one for little James and George too Ant Bet has the things saved there I wont rite much this time as I have rote all reddy The doctor give me some Calomel and Rubarb and Aloes this morning wich made me feel very sick I am going to try and get detached to make shoes for / for the government. I think I will get a big price for my horse I wont take less than 500 or 600 dollars rite My dear wife I hope this may reach you all well Let me hear how you get a long with with the the cain and every thing els May the Lord be with you all and keep you from all harm bless my little ones Pray for me. Mother nothing but I remain your Loving Husband untel Death

                        Henry. H. Hill

 

kiss my little ones

for me Henry H. Hill

            To

Mrs Luvenia E. Hill

 

Oncle Williams mare dide while I rote this ritting this

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