1862 March 10 Front Royal, Va.

Front Royal March 10 1862

My Dear Richard

Mr Jno Simpson has very politely of-
fered to bear a letter to you; and Iwill not let so favorable an opportunity
pass; altho' I have but a few moments
Your Ma & Cousin Etta[?] started to see you
on last Saturday, but learned at Linden
that the cars would cease to run after
that day and concluded to return.

I regret it both on their account and
Cousin Willie's [?]

The children are all well again-
which is a great relief in this time
of troubles--We have no special news
from Walter--He was well at last account.

Gussie is still at her Aunt Catties[?]
I must refer you to John for the local
news--will write you more at length
by the next opportunity

We are probably about to be separated
for a long time--it may be for ever--
Do not forget your home your family
and your God--There is much I would
like to say to you if time allowed
but I can not now--May God bless

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and watch over you!

Your Ma & the children write with
me in messages of love--Write fre-
quently and fully when-Ever you stop-
and if you get sick let us know
when you can--Is there any thing you
want? Truly Your Affectionate
Parent
M.B.Buck

Mr. R. B. Buck
Co. B 17th Regt Va Vols
On road from
Centreville

Politeness of
Mr J Simpson

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