1862 May 27 Fort Albany

[postscript to the letter of "Robert" of the 14th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery begun on May 26]

Tuesday Morn May 27th 1862
I have just read Gov Andrews' proclamation to the
Militia of Mass.  I dont think that Washington
is in much danger.  I believe it is all right this
morning if I can see straight. We dont have any fears
for its safety.  if we did we should not be lying here
in inactivity  I can assure you.  I thought I'd write
these few lines and let you that there is more fears at home than
here.  We dont see any Rebels yet  7 1/2 o'clk a.m. Robert

[ an additional note written the night of the 27th]

Fort Albany, May 27th/62
8 o'clk  P.M.

Dear Wife
Enclosed I send you a
picture of a good looking young man who
is now boarding at a place called Fort Albany
I dont think it does him justice, in the way
of good looks, he had two taken, and this one
being the best, he thought he would send it
to you, If you are pleased with it, why
I shall be glad that I sent it, If you
do'nt like the looks of it, you can lay
it away with that one of yours, that
I carried to California, I think they
would be well mated, Don't you!  Please
show it to Ernie, and tell me if he
knows who it is, and what he says about
it, I do'nt suppose Sissy will know
it, I suppose she has forgotten my looks
by this time hasn'nt she!  I dont want
you to forget how I look if the children
do, and I dont believe you will.  Good night
and pleasant dreams to you Dear Wife.
I have not shaved since I left home  Robert

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