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Headquarters Army of Potomac Dec 3rd /64

Dear Father & Mother

I received your kind and welcome letter of the 28th inst last evening and as I have a little spare time this evening I will improve it by writing you a few lines. I am in good health…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Dec 8th /64

Dear Father & Mother

As I want a few things sent to me I thought that I would write you a few lines to let you know that I am in good health and hope these few lines will find you the same. I want you to…

Falmouth Va. Feb 19th 1863

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your letter of the 1Oth inst, a day or two ago; and so it is storming outside I though I would sit down and answer it. Your letter found me in good health, and I hope these few lines…

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…

Falmouth Va Feb 25th /63

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your letter of the 18th inst. yesterday, but as I was detail I had not time to answer it. Your letter found me in good health, and I hope these few lines will find mother in better…

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 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 Jan 11th 1863

Dear Uncle.

I received your letter of the 4th inst, and also the magazine that you sent last Friday, and was glad to hear from you. I am sorry that you have such a sick time at your house, but hope that they will soon get…