1862 September 15

                        Sept. 15/62

Dear Birdie;
                      It was not
convenient this morning to send
the letter to the P.O.so I
I will add a little more.
   The Capt. saw Old Mr
Buskirk in town this
forenoon. & said his son had
gone for legal advice.  the
Capt told him an officer &
three privates had had gone
armed after him & if they
found him they would give
him legal advice.  If it is so
his best plan is to return at
once & enter into the service
with a good will.  I am howev-
er inclined to think the old
man wanted to know if
anything would be done about
his leaving.
     I was unwell last night
& this forenoon, but am well
now.

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We were not mustered into
the Regt to day as was antici
pated, but will be tomorrow
The first Regt are receiving
their clothes uniforms to day.
   News has just reached us
of Genl. McClellan's success
in defeating Stonewall Jackson
in Maryland.  Hope this will
prove true.
    Have just Recd your favor
of the 11th Inst.
    The Vineland people were
very kind n assisting to
fill a box of nice things for
Bro. Clinton.
    Quite a number of boxes have
arrived here for members of
our Co.
    You need not answer this
letter, for I hope to be  home
by the time and answer would
reach me.
                Good Bye
                    Henry
  Captain Henry S. Spaulding, 28th New Jersey Volunteers

MSS 38-156