Camp 58^th V^a Reg't Orange Co Va

Apl 23^rd 1864

 

Mr M. J. Turner

                                    Dear Sir it is with pleasure that I employ these precious moments of time as they swiftly pass away in communicating a few lines to you to let you know how I am getting along I am not very well at present but I sincerely hope if these lines ever reach you they will find you enjoying the best of health I havent any news worthy of your attention we have good weather now and we are expecting a fight at any time we are Fortifying every day

 

Milton I want you to try to get / me a Recruit if you can I am willing to pay $125⁰⁰ and will satisfy you for your trouble besides you must get them as cheap as you can and not pay over one hundred and thirty dollars I will close the Boys are generally well John H Musgrove sends his Respects to you no more for the present I Remain

 

your friend until Death

                        B J Ashwell

 

            Write Soon

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