Johnstown February 3^d/64

                                                                                                            Wednesday Evening.

Sergt. F. C. Miller

 

                        Friend Frank.

                                                Your letter was received on Monday, and it seems very strange to me what has become of the missing letters. It appears there is one of yours and one of mine which never reached their destination. Perhaps some of our friends connected with the postal arrangements feel anxious to know what relation you and I sustain to each other. I know some of the good friends here are exceedingly anxious about the number of correspondents I have, as also about the gentlemen who call. But they are entirely welcome to all they can glean from my letters./

 

I must tell you an amusing incident which occurred here last week. Thinking perhaps you had reenlisted, and would drop in some day and surprise me, I thought I would be on my guard, and endeavor so to fix your pictures in my for mind, that I would recognize you when you would come. So one day, returning from school, I found a soldier esconced in the arm chair, seeming to be feeling very much at home. He rose, as I entered, and offered his hand, which I accepted saying as I did, “I think I should know you is it Mr Miller?” whereupon he laughed and said “no,” when I recognized him as an old friend whom I had not seen for about two years. I told him no wonder I did not know him when I could not see his face, or at least not the lower portion of it.

 

But, in spite of it all, I enjoyed myself in his society very well until the next morning, when he left. So you see when you come there will be a welcome for you, and kind/hands extended in greeting. But I suppose I must wait till next fall now, since you have not reenlisted. My other unknown, or rather unseen correspondent, has taken up his arms for another three years seige. I am therefore looking with eager eyes for his arrival. But I think, from the signs of the times, that long ere the three years have expired, the country will be enjoying peace and tranquility. My friend thinks he will get home as soon as any of the rest. I am  hoping for the best. Anna’s letter was enclosed in that one of mine which did not reach you. She is not at home at present and therefore does not know the fate of her missive. I too wish my friend, that you were a christian. Earnest fervent prayers with a childlike faith in the promises must eventually prevail.

 

“Our God is faithful, even unto the end.”

 

I am still in the enjoyment of good health and am glad to know you are enjoying the same. Hoping that this may reach its destination I close with kindest regards. Friend Mollie

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