862 April 29 Mulberry Point, Va.

Mulberry Pt  April 29th 1862

Mt dear Mary

I have just recd yours of the 26th
This is no place for Seman--I would like to have
him but he might go over to the Yanks, or be shot--
I think you all had better remain at home--I
have seen so many ruined by going away, that
I would advise all my nieghbours to remain
at home--I do not think the Yankees will harm
any of you, & Richmond will be int he greatest
state of confusion---I think the great fight will
take place on the Penla  I sent Mr. Cox an order
for some of my pay due me, & if he gets it, he will pay
you for $255---and you can have more, if required.
I have not heard from the Loudon boys--I sent
Noely a note--I sent Church a paper---And let him
have $20 as the day he came to see me Jack gave
him a frying pan  Church, Gally Thompson, Cosly
Capt Newton & the others came to see me We had a
long talk about Hanover--The Loudon boys are
near Yorktown--Tell neph I will remember
the pistol--Dr. Hillum is with me--I will send
Moslie Fent the violets & the dog knife when I find
them--Send me some more violets--and write
as often as you can--I can do without the
shirts--Love and kisses for all

Your Cal

Tell Frank to write
me & I would be
pleased to hear from
Mr  Chirstian---

Callender St. George Noland


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