January the 11 1862
Dear Mary I tak this Chance
to let you know that
I am well at present and
hope these few lines may find
you all well at present
injoyin the sam blessing
Wee ar all in hi glee for
Wee ar a going to leave here
on mondy for Western
virginia they say they
ar making the fir fly
We ar all in for fight
Dear Mary iwan you to
Com in to morow
if you Want to see mee
no more at present
but remains yours
every feithful till
Death Dear Mary Joseph Diltz