June 14^th 1864.

 

            We ar still in camp. Did not get a chance to send my letter but the mail will leave at 4 Oclock The Regt was relieved a little before sundown. Co B. had one man wounded in the breast. Our Brigad wer orderd last evening to fortify we worked until 11 Oclock. then went to rest our bones. renued the work early in the morning. we have a strong position. There was heavy fighting a few miles off at our left and heavy canonading this morning. He colnol Bond sed last night that we would stop here a nomber of days. The reports ar this morning that we have 2 Corps at Johnsons right and near the river. If you wish to know the name you must look at the map. there is some kind of a Luchy about it. It is about 10 miles north of Atlanta. Today is real pleasant the sun shines a part of the time. I have just drawn and isued some fresh beef Two of Co B. that wer taken prisonors last fall made their escape on the 25^th of May while they were being taken from Richmond to a place in Geo. after they made their escape they dressed in Rebel uniform and took each an ax and passed themselves off as hands working for the Confederate government. they knew nothing of Nelson / they state that the fortifications around Richmond ar the best they ever saw. yet they believe Grant will take the place. if he does take it, it will be good anough news to live, sleep and eat by. The winter wheat is just passing from the milky to the dry stage. there is a considerable corn planted here and is from 1 foot to 2½ high corn does I judge, not do very well. Skermishing is going on quite briskly today the skermishers ar about 80 rods from where we lay. Does Uncles Cornelius and Samuel feel uneasy about so many being called for to enlist. I do hope Uncle Samuel will not be obliged to enlist How does his corn look. Do you know to whom Georges property falls to legaly I have made no enquiry. How does the hedge look on the line between Father and I. I presume David can tell you does he think it will turn this winter Has Lewis trimed all the hedge on the road. if so how long did it take him. If any of the notes you hold ar taken up pay the money on the land as soon as you can. How much was all our property valued at by the assessor. I wish you to sell all the cattle this fall Does the calf pasture look well this summer. Will you have any grapes, goosbery, currants and dwarf fruit. Does Adda learn well, How does Willey do since he was weaned. Hope you have received my letter giving my ideas about your living where you do May evry thing be satisfactory to you

 

            With much love I remain your William

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