March 17^th

                                                  Camp near Fredricksburgh

 

Dear, Mother

                                                We are still at the old camp & both well there is some prospect of a movement, soon but where I cannot say, our cavelry are out in a - - - - now with some fighting artillery they have had a fight with the Rebs to day but to what extent I cannot say as we have heard cannon all day long. we shall hear in a day or two as soon as I learn I will write again.  as soon as we move I will inform you.  I have nothing new to write so I must be brief.  Give my love to all & I Remain

                                                                        Your Affectinate Son

                                                                                                O. Sanford

 

 

 

Dear Sister,

                                                Again I improv this oportunity of writing to you Franklin is well again & I cannot say whether he will be able to get a furlow or not but if it is possible he will have one If he is obliged to go on with I shall take the best of care of him & do all I can to make him comfortable I prsum we shall leave here soon but where I cannot say probably down the River.

            Please give my love to all & I Remain your

 

                                    Affectionate Brother

                                                O. Sanford

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