Camp near Fredericksburg
Jan the 15th 1863
Dear Brother Jno. I take the
opportunity of writing you
a few lines to inform
you that I am well at
present and hope this
letter may find you
the same & family
also John I recieved your
letter the 16th & was sory
to hear that you had
Been Sick John I have just
drawed my money I had
drawed befor I got
your letter I would
draw yourne But I have
Got know way to take
Cear of yourse or I
would of drawed yourse
if I can Get any chance
I will send you some
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of my money John
I want to come home if
I can get a furlough
I reckon that Capt. Armstrong
will come home in
a few days and you had
Better See him. So
nothing more at
this time onley I
remain your true
an affectionate Brother
untel death write Soon
and fail not. Direct your
letters to Richmand .V.a
Co. K 3rd NC S. T. in Cear
of Capt T..E. Armstrong [1]
Charley Futch
to John Futch
William . W. Cowan Sends
his love to you