In Rear of Vicksburg

 

Well Chauncey

                        I am getting a little better but gain very slow I do not do duty yet but expect to soon if I had some money to buy something that I could eat I think I would get up soon I wish you would send me five dollars in money just as soon as you can and you must keep account of it I can not for if I have anything I lose it I wish you would send me the five dollars if you please        yours

                                                            B. Wilber

 

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I guess you had better direct   Via Cairo

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