New Crick West Va

December the 14^th 1863

 

Dear Wif i take this opertunity to let you know that i am well and hope this may find you all the same i started on the rade and my horse got sick and i was sent back to camp a will stay hear till the Ridgment goes to winter quarters you rite to me as soon as you get this letter and send me word about the card and mony i sent you by Samuel Jackson this is all at presant

from yore affectnate

husband                       rite soon

                        Barnett Snyder

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