Camp Near Franklin

April 27^th 1863

 

My Dear Mother

                        I have just learned that Sylvanus M^cNinch leaves for home this morning, and hasten to write you a short note. I returned from the Regt on yesterday. The boys with few exceptions are doing finely. They have had a pretty tough time for two weeks past, plenty of work & plenty Yankee balls. Our troops have killed a good many of the birds. Gen^l Pickett had a skirmish with them on Friday and killed some 60 with loss on his part of 1 killed & 6 wounded.

 

I suppose you have heard of the death of poor Bob Crawford of Lancaster. he was killed a few days since by a piece of shell striking him on the neck. his loss is lamented by all who knew him. We have lossed none in the 6^th as yet John Elliott is not well though he remains with the Regt. My health is very good I will write again in a day or two. excuse this. My love to all

 

                                    Affectionately Your son

                                                                        W C

 

Did you receive my last letter in which I mentioned the shoes. I have a pair of light shoes which will last me a short time, so you need be in no hurry sending them.

 

Have you all stopped writing. I have not received a letter for two weeks, what is wrong?

                                                                                                                                    W C

 

Please send me 2 or 3 pr cotton stockings

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