Camp of the Fourteenth N. J. Vol^s

Near Culpepper, Virginia Sept 24^th 1863.

           

Dear Mother

I will seize on this passing opportunity to scratch you a few lines in answer to yours of the 21^st also two papers writing paper &c. I have read the trial of Slocum and find it nothing common. there is no use coughing, that Ryall is a smart fellow. that speech of his was excellent. Iwould like to read the rest of it. when you get it, please send it. I am in good health and hope this may find you and John enjoying the same blessing / I received two letters at the same time your's came, one from Miss Olivia Morris & one from Henry C. Dennis, but by the way, before I forget it, I must tell you that I saw Brit Haight of the 1^st New Jersey yesterday he looks first rate. he wishes to be remembered to John. How I would like to see S.E.W. Johnsing. I am in hopes though I will hear from him before long. I expect Nick is quite a man by this time. so he likes Soldiering then, and thinks of going out again; its the best thing he can do. as to marching I can just go my 18 mile a day and take my hard tack right along. Dan^l Thompson is as well as / he ever was in his life. I dont see who tells such tales or what good it can do them. Keach is in the Hosp but the last I heard from him he was right smart. Charley White is also in the Hospital and doing well. we have ten absent at Hospitals including our Orderly Serg^t therefore his duties devolve on me for a time. I hope this may find you better of the ——

 

I dont think I ever heard about Cousin James's heir until I received this letter. they out had better name it Anthony instead of Henry (or even Albert, ha, ha) I expect it is a right piert child. I guess I will have to come on soon & see this young / generation. I have had a taste of peaches this season. I havn't had any apples, they are worth 25 cents for 4 thats all) I bought a pound of butter yesterday, very good butter for 60 cents, only)

 

remember me to all enquiring friends & neighbors. there is nothing transpiring of any importance. I think we will make a move in a few days, perhaps tomorrow the weather is splendid I think we will winter in Richmond this winter we have not received the shirts yet they will be along one of these days likely but it is time for Dress Parade I must close. write soon & I remain your ever loving & affectionate Son for the Union

                                                                                   

Albert

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