Kent Station Newton C^o Ind^a

Dec 11^th 1863

 

D^r J A Hatch

                                                                                                Dear Sir

At the request of M^r Cornelius Laforce I write to you at this time to ask you as soon as you can find time to write to him and let know the particulars in regard to the Death of his Son Daniel Laforce a Member of C^o H 15^th Reg Ind^a Vol, as Thomas Smith who reached here last night says you took care of him up to the time of his Death. any little favor you can do for him at this time will be gratefully received M^r Laforce feels very bad as it was but a short time since he received news of the Death of one of his Sons in the 99^th

 

There is not much news at this time Bissell has gone into Camp with about 45 men from this County and about the same number from Benton C^o Bissell was Elected Captain and Joseph Blessing 2^nd Lieut they are in the 127^th Reg this more than makes our Quota under the last call.

 

Your friends Ross, Peacock &c send their best respects to you, accept mine.

 

                                                                        Yours Truly

                                                                                    John Ade

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