Camp Defiance, Cairo, Oct. 8^th 1862.

 

Dear Wife:—

                        I arrived in Cairo at about 6 oclock yesterday P.M. There is a great deal of sickness in Cairo now. The small pox is in town. It is said that there is about 20 deaths daily. But I am well through the blessing of God. If the Lord, in his divine Providence sees fit to afflict me in any manner, I will endeavor to put my whole trust in him & He will preserve me.

 

            We expect to go somewhere South in a few days. I have not time to write much now. Give my love to all, and write soon.

Direct your letter thus: Edward Hickman

Camp Defiance, Cairo, Ills. in Care of

Capt Lightfoot, Co. I. 101^st Reg^t Ills.

Volunteers.     Your Dear Husband

                                                E. Hickman

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