Camp Holbrook, Jan 20th 1862
Dear Wife
I will rite a few
lines and let you know
that I am Well and hope these
few lines will find you the
same it is rather lonesom here
it snows here about all of the
time it makes it nasty and
unpleasant We dont know when
we shall have to leave here
there is nine companies here
now We expect another to day
Well Francis I should like to
see you very much I am lonesom
Without you I shall come up
see you if I can arrange
and I think it will be soon
cause we dont drill much
The snow is as deep it is
rather dull music laying
around here Well I cant rite
much more this time. I want
you to rite as often as you
can Give my love to all
and except a good share
your self rite as soon as
you get this good buy
Keep thes few lines from
your Husband
Serj N. Robie
C.O. D, 8th Vt