Colonels amongst them. But I do not think so. Plenty of men
here would bet high on peace being made in three months and men that have the money
do bet, but I do not begging to believe it. Still I hope they are good guesses. General
Pain is Commander here (Bird Point). He is a very fine looking man, notable, gray headed.
Nearly every person is glad Col. Oglesby is superseded. You know he has had command
ever since we came from Norfolk. Gen. Grant is still over all the rest here. Sarah,
do not be worrying about me. I do not think there is any prospect of us getting into
a fight. I will write just as soon as we get back, or if we should not go at all. I
will write tomorrow, so you will get it as soon as you do this, but I guess we will
be sure to go. Tell Rebecca that I
got that candy. Four long sticks for each of us. I
have mine yet. Zetty, I have that apple you sent me yet. I am going to keep it and think
of my sweet little girl. Can Oscar walk yet? How old is he? Sarah, did the old man get a
letter from me last week. I wrote him one. Wylie Cunningham's Co. had an election today
for Sec. Lieutenant. I hear Wylie ran and got badly beat. I was sorry to hear it. I guess
he is too religious for the boys. It is nearly ten oclock and we have to be up early, so
I must quit. One of our mess has just come in. He has been down to the Cavelry. He says
he seen about six hundred of them start off towards Charleston. So I guess that is our road.
Keep in good heart, Zetty, I am coming home the first chance, but I see nor hear of no
chance. Be a good girl, Zetty, and don't let Oscar cry. Does your ma ever whip you? Tell
her your pa does not allow her to do it. Remember your pa, William
