Headquarters, 5 Regt., Co. H

Camp Griffen, 1861

 

Frends of old i got your leters last night and was glad to see to and hear that you was well and all the rest to for i am well and as happy as a clam I haint ben home sick abit nor shant be neather to by Golley nor you neadent worey about toll for i dont about you tell Charley and franklin that they will see me by my some time shure as the devel i will send you the order so that you can draw that money i have jest bot me a new pare of boots / that cost 5 Dolars

 

Jest kiss mandy

 

                                    so good By

                                    from John

                                    W Pitridge

 

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                                    Bfore

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