1861 June 4, Columbia S.C.

Dear Creek

As you will see by this
we are still in Columbia, and cant
say as yet how long we may
remain here, we are to be mustered
into service tomorrow, and expect
it will not be long before we are
off for Virginia. the men are all
in high spirits and anxious to
go, Jim & Dugan are both well
Jim is highly pleased with his
new life.

Tell Harrin I have got John's
discharge he will be home in a
day or two Sam Smith & Wark[?]
McDowell will also be home
Sam Smith says he will haul your
wheat and thrash it for you

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As you will hear from me soon
again I will not write a long letter
as I am up to the neck in
business getting everything for
the Company. I have had to steal
of to write this.

How is Little Meg did she miss
me when she woke up how I wish
to see you both already. kiss
her for me and reserve my Kindest
Love for you both

Your affectionate
William

P.S. You may look for a letter on
Friday evening I may be then
able to give you more information
as to our destination

W.A.

MSS 10366