Camp of the Fourteenth N. J. Vols

March 14^th 1865.

 

Dear Parents

                        In answer to your kind letter which came to hand last night I take my pen to scratch you a few lines but I cannot write you as long a letter as I could wish as we have orders to pack up & be ready to move at a moments notice, but whether we will move or not remains alone with time to be told. but the probabilities are that we will as the weather is fair & favorable for a movement at the present time. and another thing we are expecting the arrival of Phil Sherridan & his Army on our left & in consequence somebody must be out there to help him form a junction still we may not move as we have often received similar orders / and not moved, but it is always the best pollicy to be in readiness whether or no. so after I conclude I will repair immediately to my tent and pack my knapsack. I am now in Charlies tent penning these few lines hoping they may find you all in the enjoyment of good health. if we do not move I will write again soon. if we do, the probability is I will not have the opportunity in three or four days or such a matter.

 

            If it was no more trouble for you to move than it is for us soldiers you would have but a play spell getting in readiness, but you see we cannot carry much furniture with us.

 

            I am happy to learn that the meetings are still progressing, and I earnestly hope many more may yet find the Savior precious to / their souls. Let us watch & pray lest we enter into temptation. May God bless & strengthen all those who are striving to lead a better life & may they daily enrich themselves in the abundant love of Jesus. O Father in Heaven guide guard and watch over us, make us worthy of being called Thy Children, may we grow in grace & in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us that we poor weak sinners through his precious blood might not be lost but have eternal life.

 

How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds in a believers ear. It soothes his sorrow heals his wounds & drives away his fear.

 

            Write me soon forgive the shortness of this & I will write again soon May God bless you all & in the end crown you with Life everlasting My best respects to friends & I remain Loving & True Bue. Your Son AC

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