in camp near Brandy Station va
november the 5 day 1863
dear father and mother and Brothers
i take my pen in hand one time
more to infrom you that ihant well
iam very Bad off at this time
Ever hoping these few lines comes to hand
hit will find you al well at
this time i hant eny ware nuse to
rite that will doo you eny good
you rote to me that you was coming
down her iwant you to come for i want
to See you very Bad i cant come to
you But you can come to me
wee hav cold nights her and warm
days Thomas Testerman rote that he
was goying to come fix and Both
come to gether if you please falenot
i want you to fetch me onions and Som
dride fruit and Some Buter and Some
gren fruit and molases for i cant
eat eny thing that is her to eat
Sow come qick
direct your letter to richmond va
in cear of Barber 37 Riy NC
this from thornt Sexton
to prier Sexton
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thornton Setxton
prier Sexton
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