Camp Mansfield, (LA) 11 Feb 1863

(page1) Wife I take this chance to write you a few lines to let you know I am well and hope that you are well. We have moved again and expect to go up the river tomorrow. we get no rest at all I have wrote three letters and got no answers. I wish you would write as soon as you get this and let me know how you are getting along and if you get both reliefs. all the others get it. I hope you send the

(page2) children to school every day. I hope you are comfortable this winter. we have not got the allotment check yet but will send them as son as I get it. the weather is warm here but it rains half the time. when it is awful bad the mud is over boots. I have that it has been as fine winter in New York. I got a letter from Sam. I have not had time to answer it, give my respects to him and family. Gove my respects to Johns folks give my repsects to all inquiring friends. I hope to see them once more

(page3) PS, tell Jane she must be sure to learn to read by the time I come home. it will not be long so you must learn fast. Alfred must go to school every day and learn all he can for Papa will not come home until he can read well. Willie must let his titty alone and be a an and not a baby any more and now my dear wife and children I must say goodbye and God bless you all

Your Affectionate Husband and Father, Laban Hill

(page4) write as soon as you get the check. direct to Laban Hill Co B 162 Reg NY NY, New Oeleans. PS I have got the check since will send it by Adam Express, Laban Hill number of check is 101 amount $20.

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