Camp Mansfield, (LA) Feb 22nd (1863)

(p1) Dear Wife

I got your welcome letter of Feb 1st and was glad to find that you were all well as I am. I wrote four letters before I got it. I will send you an envelope in all my letters so all you will have to do will be to put your letters in it and send it. I sent you a check by Adams express but suppose you got it before this. you said that you had only 10 dollars from the Police relief you had aought to get more than that why dont you let me know the reason you don't get it. others get

(p2) it from the date of enlistment and so should you. let me know all about it when you write and how you are getting along if you are well and comfortable. I shall feel more contented though I should like to be with you. I shall feel happy to know that you are all well and living comfotable. you must not expect to see me home before the end of the war. it is hard to get a discharge now, and I want to have the bounty at the end of the war but I am in hopes the war will be over soon. you must pray that God will spare us all to see the happy time when we shall meet again.

(p3) I have not got any papers from you yet. you can send me a box by Adams Express. let some one direct that knows how send some tobaco and a pipe. send hard tobaco some papers and envelope. you can send the likeness in the box. write as soon as you get this kiss all the children for me. give my love to Belle and john and the children. I am glad to have their prayers and kind wishes. give my love to Samuel and his family and to all my friends. I hope to see them all again. give my respects to Mr Nesbitt and family. give my respects to Miss Halliday. Frank is well and sends his love. all the boys

(p4) are well and send their love to you and all concerning friends.

From you affectianate Husband

Laban Hill

PS...the weather is warm here but very wet. it is a pleasant place but cant tell how long we shall stop here. if you send the box send it right away. dont forget the letter paper. yours afectionately Laban

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