Washington D.C.

Oct 16^th 1862

 

Dear Brother;

                        Yours of the 13^th is just received and I hasten to reply. I am right smart and intended to go to the Regm^t tomorrow but the D^r says don't hurry; and as he gave me good advise when I could not help myself I think I ought to hear to him now; so I shan't go for a day or two longer.

 

                        I got a little cold some how and it settled on my right lung and it is a little sore now, but much better than it was /

 

            I went over to see Collins last Tuesday and came back via Georgetown which made a long ride; like to killed Wiggins. He hasn't want to ride much since. I stood it well. Found Collins doing first rate, but very lonely. I have bought no horse yet going to look at one tomorrow

 

                        I heard from the Regm^t last night, all fairly well. got my money from my trunk &c. The Quartermaster is up there. Mr Sweyse lost a son down down in Kentucky died with a fever. Mrs Sweyze fell down stairs and is very lame. Miss Depue rocks about as much as ever. We had a nice rain here last Saturday. I attended church Sunday. /

 

            I was much pleased to hear you found Lizzie and the boy so well and also to hear the rest of the family was well. I am glad you have sold a yoke of steers though I don't know whether it was mine or not. I hope if you buy another yoke you will buy a likely yoke of two year olds, and none unless they are likely.

 

            I wonder if the girls got my long letter and if they mean to be a long time answering? That little girl opposite sent me a bouquet and I wrote some verses on the reception of it, great excitement the consequence. Write soon and direct to Regm^t.

                                                                                                                       

Good Night

                                                           

Your Brother   Paul

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