Letter dated 2 March 1865, from Silas Doolittle, 75^th New York State Volunteer Infantry

 

                                                            Savannah, Ga.

                                                                                    March 2d, 1865

 

Dear Sister,

            Yours of Feb. 11^th was recd yesterday & was glad to hear from home again. I recd one from Alice & one from Coleman a few days ago. They were both well. I recd one to day from Miss O. Spencer.

 

            We have moved to our new camp in the park on Congress St. & have got things comfortable, but we expect to move in a short time, but dont know where. I think it will be to Charleston or back to Virginia again. Theres not much rest for a soldier but I dont care, we will whip them this summer any way. We may not move at all, but I rather think we will. We have now got 6 months pay due us and I hope they will pay us before long.

 

            I am well & tough. so is all the boys from around there. Henry Blackmore came back last night. he looks first rate.

 

            am almost too Cozy to write. I have got 5 or 6 letters to answer but I cant do it now. I will close now by making you a promise to write a long letter in a few days.

 

                                                            Your Affectionate Brother

 

                                                                        Silas Doolittle

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