When I read over my
letter this morning I found I had not written something I wanted to, because I
did not have time, and finish my letter before tattoo
This small sheet was
here so handy, and one that Isaac gave me, I thought I would direct it to you
and write to all. I intend to write to Uncle Jacobs in a day or two and if I go
any where near them I shall get a pass to go and see them There is quite a difference
in the climate here from that of Low Moor. There has not been the least frost
here yet, and the trees grass and all nature looks green and fresh By the way
how does evry thing get along at home let me know all the little particulars
Has Father & Mother got back from Wis. and how did they enjoy their visit.
Is Kich Vleharts threshing yet, how does John and all of Peters folks
together with Henries folks get along I do not know but I promised to write
them a letter but I have not got time.
Tell Rich I have got
a good tough horse, and well he might be for he has since I had him had the
saddle on his back four days & nights with out changing Evrything has to
get used to hardships When on Picket Guard a person is not allowed to unsaddle
his horse
I have not got a
name for my horse yet if you can think of a good one I want you to name him. I
did not think about the picture of the Fare grounds on the first sheet when I
was writing so poor, I am writing now in hast for the Bugle is sounding for
drill excuse all errors, and write soon.
SOURCE: Benjamin F.
Shambaugh, The Iowa Journal of History and Politics, vol. 28
(1930), pp. 213-4.
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