Columbia College Hosp^l

                                                                                                            June 30^th 1862

 

                                    Lieut. W. D. Roberts

                                                Dear Sir

                                                            I arrived here yesterday about ten O.clock in company with a great many more, Several wounded officers and men, of the 20^th Indiana among the rest was the Lieut Co^l I guess I will not get a chace to go home, although I have not inquired anything about it yet. I would not be able to go any how for several days, I feel very sick yet. If I should not get to go, will I send that letter on to Harrisburg or not, Pleas tell me when you write. Every one in the Hospital was mustered to/ day. I wish you would send me my Descriptive List. Give my respects to all the men. I will be back before long. Excuse this writing as I am very nervous. no more

 

                                                                                    Yours Respt.

                                                                                                Sergt M^cFarlan

                                                                                    Columbia College Hospital

                                                                                                Washington,

                                                                                                            D.C

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