Alexandria, Va.

July 2^nd 1865.

 

Dear Sister

                        Mary, yours of the 25^th ult. came to hand in due time but I have not had time to answer until today. (Sunday) Yours found me well, wish I could be up there on the (4^th) but cannot. I will have to stay at home alone for everybody else are going home to spend the (4^th).

 

            Wallace was here to see me a few days before I rec'd your letter. he expected that they would start for home last week. / if he has not gone home I expect that he will be over here to see me on the (4^th). Wall looks pretty thin. he cant stand the soldier's life very well.

 

            I had a letter from Dan since I wrote to you before. he was well when he wrote.

 

            Mary, it is a pity that you cant find a name to correspond with the looks of that wonderful child. I would like to know who she takes after, to get her good looks.

 

            You seem to take it for granted that there will be a nother nice girl. well maybe there will be sometime, but more of that (anon). 

 

            well I will have to close for the mail will leave pretty soon.

                                                                       

please write soon,

And all the news.

from your Brother

W^m Chase.

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