Camp of the 46^th P.V

                                                                                                Maryland Heights Nov 16

 

Dear Mother

                        It is with great pleasure that I write these few lines to you to let you know that I am still enjoying good health. The box that you sent me reached Camp on Thursday but as I happened to be on picket on that day I did not see the contents until Friday. I was very glad at receiving the Shirts, Vest, Gloves, &c &c

 

Tell Mrs Houston that I thank her very much for the splendid Cake she sent me also to Lizzie Kinsey for the Apples. Tell Johnny that his walnuts were first rate and to whoever sent the tobacco & Segars tell him I will find use for them

 

We have settled down very quietly into Winter Quarters. everything is very dull & quiet around Md Heights & Harpers Ferry since the rest of the troops left. There are not troops here excepting Bank’s Old Corp. Maj Gen Slocum is now our Commander.

 

We have no news of any kind excepting a rumor once in a while of Jackson coming to attack the Ferry & more of the same stuff

 

            Nothing more at present

 

            Give my love to my Brothers & Sisters. to all inquiring Friends and receive a great deal yourself from your

                                                Affectionate Son

                                                                                    Daniel

 

Daniel Davis.

Co C. 46^th Reg^t.

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