Dear Brother, Alex arrived here yesterday morning and brought the most news from that neighborhood that we have had for some time. I received yours and Polley’s letters. I am very sorry to hear that your health is so bad. I think you had better try and see an army surgent and get exempt if you can. I believe you can get off if an honest doctor would examine you. I am in some hope of this troublesome war coming to a close before the end of another year. The most of the soldiers are getting very tired of it.

I would much rather be in some other bussines. A souldier’s life is a life not to be desired. I have enjoyed very good health since I was at home with of a very bad cold. I geting beter of that now.

The hilth of the our army is very good at this time. Our bonds are all sick. I went to the hospitle this morning to see them. They all very badly. I think if could get to go home it would help them. I will close for this time; you must soon and I will do the same.

Dear sister, I received letter yesterday. It pleasure to hear from you all often and to hear that there is no more call for troops from Carroll. We heave heard repeatedly that all the men from thirty five to forty five was called, but Alex says it is all mistake. I am very sorry to hear that Stephe’s and Josaphine’s health is so bad. I think Stephen ought to be exempt; he is not able to stand up to the hardship that he has to undergo at the wood chopping. I would like very much to see you and Temple.