Camp of the Ambulance Corps

3^d Division, 3^d A.C. Brandy Station Virginia,                      J

an. 21^st 1864.

           

Dear Mother

                        It is true the winter is fast passing away and it cannot pass any to quickly to the Soldier, even if he is in good quarters. he soon tires of that and longs for a dig with the Johnies, and is never happier than when he can after a long days march stretch out his weary limbs on Mother earth with nought but the bright blue sky for a covering. excitement is the life of a soldier. here we lay this winter nothing to do. we cannot but await with anxiety the coming / spring. Your letter written the 17^th I am happy to say came into good hands last night, together with two others, one from my old friend T. W. Morris and the other from friend Amos T. Wood, who is now, he informs me, on the Camden & Amboy R.R. he likes it very well for a beginning, and I hope he will do well.

 

            I was out this morning at Head Quarters and I thought I would ride over to the Company and who should I find but my old crony Charley White, who came from Camp Convalescent last Sunday. he looks first rate and sends his love to all.

 

            I saw Capt Allstrom this morning for the first time since he was home. he / said he enjoyed his visit, and had a good time in general. All is quiet in the Train this morning.

 

            I heard this morning that a Regiment of the Rebs came across our lines and gave themselves up together with their families.

 

            The weather is quite pleasant today. the travelling is miserable. tell Susie I have written to her.

 

            I dont think I shall bother making any jumpers. I get enough riding on horse.

 

            I dont hear anything of the Paymaster but I guess he will be along some time next month.

 

The bandages work good, I have buttons sewed on, so I can button it around me. /

 

If you want to get a lot you can pick one out just as well as I can and to suit yourself. I will try and send money enough. Land ought to be cheap now.

 

We have plenty of wood, all we have to do is to cut it.

 

I must now close write again soon. My love to you & John & bear me in memory to any enquiring friends

 

Your ever loving Son, Albert,

 

May the Lord bless and

protect you from harm

Albert,

Amb Corps

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