Camp 2^d Maine Cavalry

Barrancas West Fla Dec 27, 1864

 

Mr Cyrus Works

Dear Sir

          Yours of Nov 4^th was received while I was in Maine, but for the want of the proper information I was unable to answer it at the time.

 

I have this day conversed with Capt Roberts, who tells me he has written you two letters. Your son died in Gen^l hospital in Alexandria Va. He had received a furlough from the Marine hospital in N. Orleans & was on his way home to you in Maine. I am very sorry he was not permitted to reach you. May God overrule this afflicting providence to the good of all his friends. Your son was a good & faithful soldier when he was well & much beloved by all in his Company.

 

Very Truly Yours

Cha^s Mason

Chaplain 2^d Me Cav

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