Somebody's Boarding House

Baltimore Dec. 19^th 1862

 

Dear Father—

                        We have moved from the hotel, which was getting rather expensive, and taken up our abode at a private boarding house on Eutaw House St. The price is $5.00 per week, and I have 10 cts now on hand. I should have had enough, had it not been that three out of our party of five had not a cent of money, and we remaining two had to foot all the bills. There is a paymaster here, and I presented my papers which Col. Ross gave me, to him / with all the boldness possible, and he politely informed me that he had no money, and was awaiting the movements of the Sec'y of the Treasury. I am very reluctant to borrow money of you while I am drawing pay, but I don't see any other way. We have got to pay our bills weekly, and I'm afraid I shall not be ready at the end of the first week. If you will send me $25.00 or $30. I think I will be able to return it with interest soon—at any rate as soon as the Paymaster gets some money. I am getting better, but my face is quite sallow and my limbs quite weak yet. /

 

            I met Burnell Hyde yesterday, and he thought I had been sick. He looked as natural as could be, and I was very glad indeed to see him. I have also seen Mr. Dunlap, who married Mrs. Bloomer. He gave me a nice ride yesterday afternoon. I hope to be able to join my Reg. in two or three weeks at the farthest. I do not feel in a hurry to sleep on the cold ground under a shelter tent, and shall not do it until I am perfectly well. I hope you will send the money immediately, for I am much in need. Much love from

                                                                                                                        Charlie.

 

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Charley

            Dec. 1862

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