Aug. 3d, early in the morning. I trust by the time this
reaches you, you may ascertain through the papers our destination. I am quite
in the fog, but cling to the fancy that it must be to join Pope. I am much
obliged to my friends who are urging my appointment in the new Regiment. Of
course for the present I can only hold my tongue. You cannot long to see me
more than I do you. I certainly would give six months' pay for one month's
rest. It is a good deal wearing to be kept steadily at the wheel which seems
never to stop turning. However, I shall hope for a few days to recruit myself,
if appointed to the 18th. It is really remarkable though, how my health
continues. I am beginning to have strong faith in my vitality. If there be no
other chance, why, I shall have to wait until next winter. I think had I
received a short leave of absence this summer my usefulness would have been
much increased. I could not have it, though many have been home ten months out
of the twelve. Of course I shall feel the prouder for it in the end. Goodbye. A
thousand kisses judiciously dispensed among dear ones at home.
Affec'y.,
WILL.
SOURCE: William Chittenden Lusk, Editor, War Letters
of William Thompson Lusk, p. 172
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