Camp Pioneers

                                                                                    Richmond Va. April 14^th 1865

Dear Mamie

                        Last night I received two very welcome letters from you They were like A Ward’s “two Little Episodes” a cause of great rejoycing. Though unlike his they were causes of joy to me alone. Nothing of interest has transpired since I wrote you last the Col’ soldiers have all left since I wrote & we came very near going last night but did not & now I hope we may be permitted to stay in peace that is unmolested not when the country is restored to peace for I am sure I should not like to stay long after peace should be restored. But a very few troops are in the city they mostly being encamped about the city suburbs of the city It begins to be quite pleasant in the country about here the apple trees are all in bloom. I have/always anticipated how pleasant it would be to come home when the fruits were ripe but I think it will be full as pleasant to come when strawberries & cherries are ripe I have had many pleasant times gathering & eating these

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I just left off to eat my “little” supper Plain it was! but good It was simply Corn Bread & Eggs & Coffee. The best piece of furniture I have got in the house is a cook stove. My cook & that have not got thogherly acquainted yet When they do I think the acquaintence will result in benifit to me for I believe I have got over those Chills now & can eat all I find Well I must close with much Love Remember me to mother Excuse this for it is hastily put together

                                                Court.