Athens, Alabama

April 16^th 1864

Saturday morning

 

My Dear Mother:

                        Again I write to you to keep you informed of my condition you cannot help but be anxious. I have been very sick and am still. But feel a great deal better this morning & think that I am now on the safe side. I don't want you to trouble and worry, but put your trust in Him who is both willing and able to help. I thought it best to tell you that I was very sick it seems to me that I always had rather know the truth than to be left in the dark. 

 

Our Regt left here Wednesday for Decatur Ala. I am left in the care of the Hospital of the 50^th Ills. Regt. Have good care & an excellent Surgeon.

 

I hope you are well and in hopefull spirits. remember me in your supplications. if we should never meet below you will find me on the right Hand of Him that died for us, not for any good that I have done, but all through the grace of our Lord. It is not as pleasant to write by proxy but it is better than silence.

Good morning Mother much

 

Love from Your Affectionate

Son

G^eo. R. Gear 

 

P.S. Since being sick I have been pretty well sifted by the Evil one. But have come out triumphant. I feel now a new interest in religion. Satan always tries us in our weakness, But he that has promised to be the Strength of the weak has verified his promise in me.            Will you                                               

Imediately                                          

                                                answer right off, as soon as possible & send me two dollars

           

Direct

Geo. R. Gear

Hospital 50^th Ills.

Athens Ala.

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