Henry A. Smith to Clarissa A. Smith
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I recd your letter of Jan 25th in due season saying you started the box the 26th
which I received las t night I wrote you a letter I think the 24th and wrote for
some things that I wanted you to send me but you sent the box sooner than I
expected so of course you did not get my letter soon enough to send the things
in the box I wish I had wrote for two pair of stockings. The rest of the things
that I wrote for last I can do without. The box has been ten days coming all the
things look first rate the weather has been cold so that they have kept good I
am glad to get the box and am perfectly satisfied with all
that you
sent. We do not belong to Burnsides Army but belong to the defences of Washi
ngton The weather is bad now snowy rainy and muddy February and March are the
two worst mont hs in the year for mud and storms The Captain says we shall be
paid off this week you say the victuals are not very good but I think they are
good enough for any body to eat I dont think of any more to write this time My
health is good
Write soon Henry A Smith