Camp Near Cedar

Mountain Sept 17^th 1863

 

Dear Mother

                        I arrived at the Reg. this morning about 12 OClock and found them in good condition. We had quite a time finding the Regiment as they have been moving all this week and no one could tell us where to find them. all that we could hear that the 2^ond corps were in front supporting the cavalry. we stoped at Culpepper Court House thursday afternoon and night the people only chare one dollar ($1.00) per meal and 25 cts for lodging very expensive living more then Willard / or the continentail charge. I saw John as we come down along the rail road. I did not get an oppertunity too speak to him but Tom did. He was well. That money Grank put in a letter I never found untill I got too the Regiment for she put it in my valise also the feathers to make Jennie a hat. You will have to take some of that money I left home and replace it. tell Father to get post for the house and send me the bill and I will settle with him for the fence

 

            Grover has gone out on picket with the Regiment

 

My love to all inquiring friends I remain your Affectionate Son

                                                W. F. Smith

 

Direct to me 1^st Reg Del Vo

2 Brig. 3 Division 2 Corps

            Army Potomac

                        Washington

SOURCES