Algiers, (LA) 05 April 1863

(p1)Dear Wife

I take this cahnce to pen you a few lines to let you know that I am well and hope you and the children are the same. We have all fot back from Port Hudson safe. we are now across the river oppisite New Orleans. we had a hard march but stood it well the General says we are the best regiment he has got. it is said here that we are to serve nine months. if so we sha;; be home in July but you need not be to sure. I hope it is so if you can find out

(p2) anything about it let me know. I got a letter from you and was glad to find you were all well. I got a letter from Sam. I will to him soon. I have not got the box yet. Frank and the boys are all well and send their love to you all. give my love to Miss Halliday tell her I will bring Frank home with me. give my love to Mrs Mudget and Samuel and the family. give my love to Belle and John and the children. I hope soon to see them and thank them for their kind regards. give my love to all my friends. I cant name them all. I was glad to hear that you

(p3) were getting along well as it makes me feel better. I hope you get both reliefs yet for I have to even it for we are not playing soldier out here. write as soon as you get this. Tell Jane she must be able to read soon and Alfred must hurry and learn fast. Willie must leave of the titty if he wants papa to come home soon but my dear little ones you must all be good to mama when papa is gone and God bless you and send papa home once more and now my dear wife you must not fear any more but cheer up to meet me with a smile

(p4) when I return. it is lonesome for me here and I feel as bad as you but God is good and we will soon meet

your affectionate Husband--Laban Hill

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