1862 March 15 Front Royal, Va.

Home March 15th 1862

My Dear Son
Learning that I may again com-
municate with you by Mr Hope I write
you a very hasty note--to say that we
are all well. We heard from Walter
yesterday. He, too, was well & in good spirits.

You can't imagine the condition
of things--Great numbers are leaving,
I shall stay and for myself have
no fears--but am painfully impressed
with the idea that this part of the coun-
try will be utterly ruined--

We send you by Mr Hope a Turkey, a
bag of biscuits, 2 Cans Peaches and a roll
of Peach Leather. You got the Socks
& Books by Cous Willie. Please thank
him in my name, and tell him I wanted some
time to see him--Remember me to the boys
Tell Amos all are well--
Every Member of the family send love
May the God of Mercy watch over you
and protect you

Truly Your Affectionate
Parent M.B. Buck

Mr. R. B. Buck
Co. B 17th Reg. Va Vols
Kindness of Mr J Hope

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