Camp Manggrum Aprel 6 1862
Dear Wif
I writ you a few liens
to inform you that I have not been axamend
yet the Dr is not in camp at present
though he will bee hear to morrow I think
it possiable he will send me hoam Buck
has concluded to steay in camp untill tuesday
morning I will write you again on that day if
I do not com my self we have received our
cloathing & expect to get our bounty in
the morning the boys are all well pleased
with the captin & the Dr
Doant get out of heart keepe in good
spearits all will com right after a little
kiss Seaf for me Pleas doant cry any more
give my love to all I will come as soon
as I can get off
I remain as eve your affectionate
housband
J. A. Patton