Do you hear from Father

and how does he like out there,

is he well

 

Redoubt N^o 8.            

Williamsburg Va

June 29^th 1863

           

Dear Edie

                        One day only and only one in this month and still we are here. nothing but complaint is heard from all. Why we are not relieved and on our way home, that is the question the longer the government keep us here the worse it is for them. All are anxious to get home. And it is a shame to keep us here It looks impossible for us to reach home before the 4^th I shall be sorry if we have to stop in R.I. that day. I suppose the 22^nd Conn Reg are at home by this time. To morrow we are to be mustered for pay. We heard from camp in Yorktown to day that Capt Ayer was sick with Typhoid fever, and very low. do not know the truth of it. Have but little time to write to night have to work on the Muster Rolls. Must bid you good night and hope we will start for Yorktown to morrow. Am well and hope you are enjoying the same 

 

do not know as you get any of my letters as we hear that the mails are stopped at Fort Munroe. hear of a little skirmish toward Richmond but not know the particulars.

 

            With regards to all and the Love of your Soldier I close

                                   

Kisses to both.

 

I hear that the mails do not leave Yorktown Fortress Munroe, possibly this you may get

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