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Headquarters Army of Potomac Jan 30th /65

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your letter of the 19th inst on the 25th and I received the box on the 28th everything was all right. I am in good health as also all the rest of the Bustleton boys.…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Feb 25th /65

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your letter dated the 19th yesterday morning. It found me in good health. I also received a letter from Maggie this morning. A few days ago I received a letter from…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Oct 24th /64

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your last letter a few days ago but had not time to answer it. You said that you thought the invalid Corps was permanent while I was at the Hospital I saw several that…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Feb 19th /65

Dear Mother & Father.

I received your letter of the 12th a few days ago but as I had not time I could not answer it but as I have got a few spare moments today I thought that I would improve them by…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Feb 2nd /65

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your letter of the 28th this morning. Charles Bender got back last night. I have not had time to talk to him yet. I was very glad to hear from you. It has been very cold…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Feb 28 /65

Dear Father & Mother.

I received the hat and stockings last evening and was very glad to get them as my other hat was worn out. I am in good health and hope these few lines will find you the same. We were…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Feb 9th /65

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your letter of the 5th inst this evening and was glad to hear from you. Your letter found me in good health. It has been very cold for the last few days. We had a snow…

Falmouth Va Jan 27th 1863

Dear Mother,

Your letter of the 20th inst came to hand a few days ago, and as it is raining today, I thought I would answer it. I was very glad to hear from you. I am well at present and hope these few lines will find…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Jan 22nd /65

Dear Father & Mother.

As I had a few spare moments this evening I thought that I would improve them by writing you a few lines to let you know how I am getting along. I am well with the exception of a…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Jan. 13th /65

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your kind and welcome letter of the 8th inst last evening and was very glad to hear from you. You must not wait for me to write first as I have not much time to spare.…