Washington Oct 3^rd 1862

 

My Own dear Wife

                                    I have just received yours & you may immageon my fealings when I red how sick my dear babe was but I was glad to hear you was well so you could take care of him I hope ere this reaches you he will have recovard & be getting smart

 

                                    My health is as good as useal & brothers Paul & Collins is both improving smartly & will be able to joyne their companies in a short time. I shant stay here but a few days longer I had concluded I cant stand it to go with the boys so I shal come home next week Probley I shal stay here untill tuesday & that will bring me to the Great falls a bout thursday eve or friday / morning so you stay therr untill I come & take good care of my boy I have nothing new to write Tel Bailey Parpar is coming

                                   

Good Bye from Your Affectionate

Husband

Darling

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