Newtown, (LA) Nov 19th, 1863

(p1)Dear wife, I thake this chance to write you a few lines to let you know that I am well and hope that you and the children are the same. I have got nearly over the fever. We are going into camp soon to stay for the winter. We do not go to Texas yet. I dont know what place we shall camp in but think it will near this place. We had a fight a few days ago and Owen Maker of our company was badly wounded.

I have not had a letter from the last 6 weeks and this is the fourth that I have sent to you. I shall not send any more till I get them answered. I see others get their letters regular and I think that ought to get mine. I sent you 25 dollars of my last pay and I am ankous to know if it went safe and I should like to hear from you oftenre.

(p2)P.S. I have just got a letter from you dated Nov 1st and was happy to hear that you were all well and got the money. I am glad that you got it in good time. I expect we shall be paid soon again in the course of this month. I am glad that the children are learning fast and that Willie can talk so plain and Albert read so well and Jane is growing fast. I hope she is learning to read as fast. She must not cry for papa will come home as soon as he can we dont find any difference out here between the Holidays and the others. I trust that before they come again I shall be home if God is willing. Give my love to Samuel and Mrs Mudget and family give my love to John and Belle and the family and all my friends. good bye for present. affectionate

Husband Laban Hill

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