Tuesday, October 2, 2012

1862 October 2 Winchester, Va.

                                        Camp near Winchester
                                           Oct 2d 1862
Dear Bell
                        I have written you several times
since leaving Richmond, but have had no word
in reply.  We have been here several days & the
probability is will remain some time longer, but
in the army everything is uncertain.  We may
move in ah hour--My health has been perfect
I wrote a letter in Maryland, to be sent to
father, in which I gave full particulars
of his daughters,--How is clothing selling
                                            for clothes
in Lynchburg?  I am getting right hard up ^
& it costs a mint of money to buy anything
here by the way--how are you all off for
money  I could send you some but since
I lost a hundred dollars near Richmond I
feel somewhat particular as to the mode
of transmitting it.  I saw Ned Ashby in Win-
chester two days ago, he seemed well--
--How is Lizzie May & the children?  I
often think of you all, this camp life
is a barbarous vagabond sort of an exist
tance, & I long for a return to the walks
of civil life, so do you, I know. give my
love to all.  I will send you money when
I have a chance. if you do not need it
turn it over to Lizzie if she does--Write soon
                      Your affectionate
                        brother
                             W.B. Gregory

William B. Gregory, assistant surgeon in the 12 Alabama Volunteers and surgeon in the 2nd Georgia Volunteers to his sister Isabel.

MSS 4777

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