Monday Morning

            in Town

 

The News this morning is that we have Richmond in our possesion. it was taken by a part of Hookers Armey under Gen^ls Keyse & Stonman. the Reble Armey the main body, lyes now between Richmond or Stoneman & Keyse in Richmond & Hookers main armey so they will stand but a poor chance of escaping our noble yanky Boys I hope the Rebles have caught a [?]

 

I must close doo write very soon                                                       

your affect Father

Wm Albright

 

Wm O Albright                                                                                  

 

 

            Dear Son

            This is the thired letter we have sent to you since we Rec^d your last, in one sent you some P.O. stamps today I will send some more they are at times hard to get here but I will doo my best We are about as well as usual; I have ben choping & making fence rails & have some to make yet this week but I take my time to it but I must close for tonight hoping this may find you in good health & in good spirits & courage too always willing to doo the best you can for you & our Country We all join in love to you

your affect Parents

   W & C. Albright

 

Wm O Albright                                                                    

 

[upside down]

 

write very soon

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