1861 June 6 Columbia, So. Ca.

Dear Creek
I again according to promise write you, I dont
know what to write about as news are rather scarce here at
present, we have not yet been mustered into service, but will
be tomorrow, at 10 O clock A.M. the mustering officer is
here now. I do not think we will start for Virginia for
a week at least, the camp equipments for the regiment
arrive so slowly, that they will detain us some time yet;
we are however making every effort to get off as soon as
possible, both officers and men are anxious to get a sight
of the Yankies.

I am very sorry to inform you of the death of one of my
men William G Layton, he died this morning at 9 Oclock
of Typhoid Pneumonia, he had only been sick a few
days. The Balance of the company are all in good
health, their is only three sick men in Hospital from
the whole regiment.

I neglected to send Maggies dog by John Vandiver I
was so pushed, at the time he started I could not go
after it-but tell her I will send it up the first chance
and also her bird.

Write me and let me know how you all get on; I am
longing to hear from you, is Maggie any better since I
left, oumust be very carfull with her and if she is
still sick take her to t
Tom Evins and have him do something
for her.

Give my Regards to all the neighbours and reserve
my Love for yourself. Kiss Meg for me and believe
me your ever devoted

William

Captain William J. Anderson of the 4th South Carolina Infantry "Palmetto Sharpshooters"

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