Company "I" 7^th Indiana Volunteers

February 27^th 1864

 

Dear Brother

                        Yours of the 19^th came to hand last evening. I was very glad to hear that the small-pox has spread no further. Glad to hear that you was all well at home. I am happy to inform you that henry and I are both in very good health. hope this may find you the same.

 

            I am sorry to say that I got disappointed in getting my furlough. I made an application for a furlough and it was approved at Brigade & Division Head Quarters, but at Corps Head Quarters it was disapproved, so I will not get to come now.

 

            We saw a great number of troops marching today towards the front. I would'nt be surprised if we would soon have to move.

 

            The weather is very warm & pleasant. We are having such a nice time here that I hope we will not have to move for a while yet. The health of the Regiment is extremely good.                                                                                                                             over /

 

            We drill twice a day, Company drill in the morning and Battallion drill in the evening.

 

            I do not know when I will try again for a leave of absence. But as soon as I think there is any prospect for me to get one I will try. I could have rec^d a furlough some time ago by going into the Veteran Corps, but I do'nt like that method of getting furloughd

 

            It is now nearly time for the mail to go out and I will close. I sent you two small books by mail today, keep them for me. I sent also the "Waverley Magazine" to Mollie.

 

            Hoping that I may have the pleasure of reading another letter from you at an early date I remain

 

Your Brother

Harry

 

P.S. You did not tell me what W stood for in your name?

W.H.S.

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