Pvt. Henry Brown, Artillery
Warrenton, VA, April 15, 1864

 

Dear Parents,

I suppose you will be anxious to hear from me so I will take this early opportunity to inform you that I have arrived safe in camp.  I came on the 13th.  We were delayed in Washington on account of bridges being swept away.   I am in good health, but I had a severe headache for three days while we were in Washington.  We are going to the reserve tomorrow at six o’clock .

The weather is very fine here.  The grass is green.  The farmers in Jersey and Pennsylvania were plowing and planting when we came along.  There is no movement of the army yet.  The roads are not settled enough yet.  We are having very good times now.  Yesterday, we had battery drill. It seemed rather odd but we soon got into the old way.  I got the same piece I had before.   I am sergeant of the guard today.

I don’t think of anymore to write at present.  We drew $8.50 this Monday; ration money for our rations while we were gone.

Goodbye,

Henry W. Brown

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