Dear husband what would I give to see you this night o when will the time come when we shall meet again on earth o John dont give up try try again mabe you can git a ferlo when them others rascals gits back do like they did cry a little I would make them think I was crazy or something till I would git off do write soon and often send me word when you think your rig will be discharged you spoke of sending some clothing if you have more than you need you had better send it home but keep enough to keep you warm /

 

read the other side first take good care of your dear self do not expose yourself I no you have to expose yourself more than you art to but have pacience my dear and hope for the best I feel that God will answer my prayers and guide you safe to my arms yes I believe it pray with me John o dont give up in dout and dispare ask and ye shall receive sayeth the Lord o John you have a friend that will stand close by your side even throw the battle field I wish you would continue to cook for your not in so much danger no more but remain your wife Ruth Scoville to her dear husband away in the war John G Scoville

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