Blackington2

Transcription: 

[1] 7th Regt July 31 1861
Dear Brother if buisness
is good you w[iste?] right
off for the major has
resinge and I will come
home if we can get
work in Providence you
send word what you
think of it send [we?]
soon for the major
will come home in
four or five day
and I will come
home with him
if wee [can?] get work
[page 2]
capt Ashley has [?]
resinge to
if the is work I had
rath be to home

Footnotes: 
  1. Image of United States Capitol Building
Date: 
July 31, 1861

Author(s)

Unit: 
Co. F, 19th Massachusetts Infantry
Rank: 
private
Residence (County): 
Norfolk County, MA

Transcription/Proofing Info

Transcriber: 
Jennifer Felder
Transcription Date: 
May, 2015
Proofer: 
M. Ellis
Proof Date: 
April, 2016

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