Petigrews gen Hospt No 13
Ward Anderson
Raleigh N.C Jany 26th/65
Dear Father

I will Drop you A few lin
es to let you know how I
am I think I am A men
ding my Coff has got
better I have got the
Itch broke out on my
hands I hope those few
lines may come safe
To hand and find
you & all The family
Well Cousin Ed has
Not bin over yet Father
I dont think you told
me for Certin whether
you wer coming back
To bring my box or
Not If you do come
I will pay your way
if I can get my money
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If you come come
soon for I dont no
as I shal stay hear mu
ch longer To Day is board
Day No boddy gets furlows
Give my love To Mother
Nancy Puss & all the family
To Martha and Family
Write soon Direct your
Letters To Releigh NC Petigr
ews Gen Hospt No 13 Ward
Anderson I have no News
Of importance to Write so
I will Close by saying I
Remain your Obedient
Son as Ever Truly
Thomas C. Wester
To Father D. Wester
Father Dr. Mathews has
just got hear he says he saw you
and you wer getting on home very
well so good By