D Mary I forgot to tell you they had the Boys [?] you had them Drilling some to day Mary I will send you some paper as soon as I get to go to town I havent been there since I got here I will send some stamps with the paper nothing more at present I remain your affectionate Brother till Death         John W. Hodnett

 

[overleaf:]       Miss Mary Hodnett at Home

 

excuse my foolishness I am not on battallion Drill this evening I havent Done any thing since I have been here Capt Long told me not to Drill till my han got well it is a little tender yet though I could Drill

 

I am waiting on Brother Jef so I can close the letter

 

this is the way it goes

 

Tell sis howdy and give her my Double and twisted Love and galoping Respects          my name

 

I have nothing else to do at present    J. W. Hodnett

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