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| Camp Narrows, Giles County, VA February 1, 1863
Dear Mother, Once more through the providence of God I am seated in order to write you a few lines in answer to yours of the 25th but this time I cannot tell you that I am well. I would have written as soon as I received your letter but thought I would wait a few days and maybe I would get well and not have to tell you about it, but I feel very dull and stupid this morning so much so that I can t think of anything to write. My head and breast are very much stopped up and I have a tormenting cough. I think it nothing more than a cold and hope to be well in a short time. Don t be alarmed; if anything serious gets the matter, I would immediately give information. Cameron may get to come home tomorrow. There will be three get to come and if he gets to come he will take this letter. If it comes by mail you may know that he did not get to come. I don t know when I will get to come whether ever or not. would like to see you all again especially little Jace and Reuben. I wonder if they are much trouble to you since their mother is dead. Mother this is a hard world to live in. I am away from home and loved ones, but my mind is wandering back to better days yet never a thought of home passes my mind without bringing a feeling of grief to my heart. I think of the happy hours which I have spent with those that have now crossed the cold stream of Jordan, but perhaps it is not best to indulge in such thoughts. My gloves were too small so I let Sam have them. Get me a larger pair hooked. There are no socks to be had here, but I don t need them just now, have a couple pair ready till I want them. I get shirts and pants and such things but no socks. Write me soon for nothing affords me more pleasure than to read letters from friends.
From your only living son.
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