[Picture of soldier holding US flag "One Flag, One Country"]

Mar 13th

Camp Morton

[1862]

Dear Brother

I received a
Letter from you
a few days ago
but have not find
time to write untill today
for it is raining this morning
it has been pleasant for
the Last three days & it was
very warm yesterday and
last night I have been
very well for some time
ever since I got that wine
I got Mary letter this
Morning & I was glad to hear
from her & I think we will
make a start from here
as soon as we are paid
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off & I think it will be for
Lonieville, I am glad to hear
that Oly has something to do
Send me 5 or 6 Stamps
for I am out and owe
two & I believe I will close
for I want to write to mr Byland
for Polksa give my
respect to all
Yours Respy
Chas H Sowle