Franklin Sea, (LA) Feb 28th 1864

(p1) Dear wife. I take this chance to send you a few lines to let you know that I am well and hope that you and the children are the same. I got your letter of the 4th and was happy to hear from you. I hope you will not send the doctors letter for it will be of no use for we are soon to leave here for the road againe. We have got to face the enemy again. We have a long march before us. You seem to think that I have as good a chance

(p2) as others to send my likeness but others have been in the hospital when they were sick while I had to do duty in the regiment but I send it to you now it is the best they can take here. We have not been paid yet there id four months due now. We may be paid before we move but cant tell sure. I suppose you need money by this time. I am glad that the children are learning well. You must send Willie to school if he can speak plain. Give my love to all my friends give my love to Samuel and Mrs Mudget and the family give my

(p3) love to John and the family. I hope the time is not far distant when I shall see you all I hope that the regiment will get a furlough in the fall or that the war will be over which God grant. The weather is very warm here now. I dont have the shakes so mutch as I did and now my dear children how I long to see you all. You must be good to mama and still pray to God for papa for he will sne papa home safe. bye and bye abd dear wife you must be as contented and happy as you can until

(p4) the time comes when we shall meet again which is I trust not far distant. Trust in God and he will not forsake. I got a letter from Samuel dated the 10th Feb. Write as soon as you get this. The boys are all well. Let me know if you get the relief regular. good bye and God Bless you all it the constant prayer of your affectionate

Husband Laban Hill

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