Camp 28^th Iowa

Camp Russell Va. Dec. 10^th/64

 

            Dear Sade,

                                    I have now the pleasure of seating myself to drop you a few lines to let you know that I am in good health and fine spirits. We are here in temperary winter Quarters at this time but how long we will remain here is more that I can say at this time. last night snow fell to the depth of from 8 to 12 inches, still snowing / the health of the Regiment is generally good. I am at a loss to know why I do not recieve any letters from you, it has now been some four weeks since I had the last letter from you. Some time ago you asked me if I was Captain of company “E,” at that time I was not, but as I told you in answer to that note I had then been recommended for that position and since then I have received my commission as / Captain in Co. “E,” from the Governor of the State of Iowa. and have been mustered “out” and in again as capt. 2-E. that is I have been discharged as an enlisted man and mustered in as Captain) and will take command of the company this Day. I have as yet not heard from John Andrews. Give my best wishes to all, answer soon as this comes to hand.

 

                                                            Yours Ever True

                                                                        W. J. Huff /

 

When you write to me address your letters as follows

            Capt. W. J. Huff

            Co. “E” 28^th Iowa

4^th Brig., 2^nd Div. 19^th A.C.

            via Washington

                        D.C.

 

write at once and let me know what the folks have to say about matters and things generally—

                        no more—

                                    W. J. Huff /

 

[second sheet]

Let me know how many Photographs you have that I have sent you since I have been in the Army. about that valiece of mine, I want you to open it if you have to cut it open, and take those things of mine out and air and take the best of care of them—

 

                                    I will e’re long send you some money to get a good Trunk to put some of those things.

 

                                    My Pay now in stead of being $16. a month, is $128. per month.

                                                                                    Huff

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