1862 April 19 Fort Albany

[letter of unidentified Union soldier "Robert" to his wife " Priscilla" continues]
Saturday Morn, Apr 19th
 We have got through the night in very comforta-
ble manner, It is very muddy this morning, and
still raining a little, a light shower makes it very
muddy,but dries up very quick, Some of the "Boys"
have just been and had their miniatures taken (there
is a Daguerreotype Saloon  here all the time) I think I
shall have mine, as soon as my mustache gets grown
a little longer. they charge 50 cts, and get good ones,
Perhaps it will be gratifying for you to know that
I have the best mess in the company. We are all
yankees, and all but two belong to Lynn, among
the number are, Perkins, Paine, & Pedrick of Lewis
St I shall probably go down to Alexandria in a few
days and then I shall probably have something
to write you about that, I have not much more
to say this morning, but I want you to write as
often as you can, and although anything is very acce-
cptable from you, I should like to have you write
on whole sheets of paper.  I should like to see you and
the children this morning. but I dont suppose I shall
so Kiss them for me.
Robert

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