Kelleys Ferry

Nov. 12^th 1863

 

Darling Wifey

                        I absolutely have not time to write you a letter as I would wish to in ans. to the two dear loving ones received The mail is waiting I will send you this little note tonight and try and write tomorrow. I fortunately was detained but one day and night in Nashvill and did not see any of our friends. I am well and my Regt better than ever is in excellent health and spirits the Boys have helped me nobly during my severe probation here. I am assigned to command of this Post and forces here. It is now the most important one in the Army.

 

direct my letters to Chatanooga.

 

            With much love to all at home

                                    Resp    Your loving husband

 

Nellie dear excuse my haste—           J B Cahill

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