Camp near Stafford.C.H

                                                                                                            March 15^th 1863

 

Dear Bro Dave

                        I received your “Register” of the “4^th” inst day before yesterday. I was expecting a letter from you every day and this is the reason why I have not written before. I received a letter from you about ten days ago but as I had written to you just the day before I thought it best to wait for an answer.

 

by your letter I received the Photograph of “Big Brother” I dont think he has changed any.

 

As I had promised Mother that I would send my likeness / to her I done so last week & now you can see whether I have changed or not.

 

we had quite a lively time of it on thursday night last the long Roll was beaten three different times during the night, at 10. P.M. 3. A.M & 5 A.M. We did not know what to make of it but next day we learned that a raid in the rear by Rebel Cavalry was expected and the Generals took this way of keeping us on the alert they done it pretty well too for mighty little sleep we got that night.

 

Rask Yeager of the 153^rd Pa was up here a few days ago he looks hearty and is pretty well satisfied with Military life but / says he would like to get into a fight and I think his desire may be gratified.

 

Clyde Miller was here about a week ago. I did not see him as I was on duty at the time

 

            nothing more at present

            I am in good health

 

            Give my love to Mother, Sisters & Brothers & receive the same

            yourself from your

                                    aff Bro

                                                Daniel Davis

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