You think the time long betwen my leters it seems to me a long time betwen your leters I dont think the time enny longer betwen my leters than it is beetwen yours tell the Babys theyr kisses was quite refreshing I should like to see you all but I dont want to come home untill the war is over Rite all the news you can th of a bout there Thomas Steevans is in the maine 3 Regiment John Steevans son I thought he was dead one of our men well acquainted with him he was over to the maine third lately & saw him / Augustas Eastmond here he is well whe are General Davis Brigade & General Casey Division

 

Lemuel wants me to send him my Abrotipe he ses he will pay for it I shall put on my new coat & have it taken I belive I shall bid you good nigt & turn in rite soon as you get this I want to no if you got your money

 

from your Husband

A T Katon

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