1862 January 12 Mulberry

My dear Nelson

I recd a few lines from you
dated Dec 28th & one from your Ma without date
but P. marked Jan. 8th or 3d---You must write me
and I wish Mr. Christian to make it part one
of your school duties---Did Frank recieve
a letter written by me? I do not recieve all the
letters written me---I had three dispatches yes
-terday to look for the Enemy--We are all anxious
that they should come up and fight or go to sea--

I am very tired of this life, and wish to be with my
Children--I think you all are more apt to be sick
when i am away--it may be my anxiety about
you which makes me think so--I suppose you
will have plenty of fresh pork as I expect you
will have to kill one hog at a time--Remember
me to Mr Sucra, and tell him I hope the hands are
behaving well--Does Dr Dick expect to go in
the Army? I hope your ucle Charlie will
visit me, & give me some home news--My love to yr
Aunt Betty Clarke & tell he rthe greatest comfort I have
is her watch--for I wake often an night and look at
the time---The two Steamers anchored off the Batery
are distant about 1200 yards--The Captains are
my intimate friends, and they have me on board
when ever they can get me---Barny's Steamer
is a strange looking craft--I wish you could see
her--No masts or bowsprit, & looks like she had
a rudder forward---My love to your Ma, Aunt
Betty Saunders, & all at Dewberry--Remember[me] to the
servants--Kiss your Ma, and all my dear little
ones--Kind regards to Mr Christian--Should
I not get this on board the Steamer, I will write
home more Your afft Father
C[alender] St G[eorge] Noland

Tell Frank I am looking out for an answer to my
letter, & not to forget keeping the journal--Ask Fent
if he could not make some marks on paper & send
me---Ask your Aunt Nannie if Mrs Dr
Harrison ever sent the Box to me

Noland

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