1863
James Island S C Oct 13
My Deare wife I will write you a few
lins to let you no that I am not well
well but I am able to do my dewty I was
Sorry to heare that you was not well but
I hope when this comes to hand it may find
my deare wife in good health my deare
I got the money that you sent to me and
I was glad to get it and I thank you for
it my Deare if I could see you and have
you to hug thease cool nits I dont
no what I would give god bless you my
dear you would hug so Sweet I no but
there is no chance to see you for you cant
come to charlston for tha will not let you
come eny nearer than sumer ville
I cant write much this time I will close
by Saying I hope to heare from you soon
god bless you my deare is my prear good by
my love for this time T W G Inglet