Fort Monro va
Aprill 16.1864
Dear sister i now sit down
to write a line or two to
you i have had my likness
taken and i send it in this
i have also received yours
and was glad to receive it
there is no news here we have
some rebles here in the guard house
with their ancles Chained together
i dont know what they have
done. i still remain in good
health and hope your ar all the
same i must now Close so no
more at presant from your
affectionate brother Arthur Martin
Co G 3 penna Artilery Forte
Monro va
please write soon