[Green was born ca. 1826 and served as a private in Co. K, 50th NC Inf.]

March the 22ond 63
Camps Near Kinston NC
Mr Govner
Deare sire
I am a man that is
not able for duty in the
Service and I wish to bee
detaild to a goverment
Shop beleaveing that that
I could have my helth
an be of some service
at my traid I am a good
Blacksmith & also can doo
very good woodwork
I want yow rite back to me
an let me no if there is
any chance for me to get
off or not Direct youre
letter in Ceare of Capt Ford [1]
50 regt NC troop Co K
So no more yourse &c
.E.G Green