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Regiment: 1st U.S. Volunteers Sharpshooters
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Grand Rapids June 21st 1862
My Own Loved Gardner,
Once
more I seat myself to
[ ? ] with
a loved one although it is only
with pen, ink and paper it is
much better than in way and I
think we should be very thank full
that we have this privilege.
We have had very plesant weather
the past few days and I hoped
we may have far a few more.
Amanda is coming down here the 4
th
I suppose she sent down word that
she was. I am sure I should like
very much to see her, but I had
much rather stay at home all day
than to go into the street
I had my picture taken the other
day to send to you, but it is not
a very good one and I thought
I would try and get a better one
I have not heard from you in nearly
a week and expect a letter every day.
I feel real tired to night but do
not know what the reason is for I
am sure I have not done much.
not enough to hurt me.
Our strawberries are very good this year
but not near as nice as they were
last, and I think I do not care
near as much about them.
Mother is almost sick to-
night but I hope she will be
better in the morning.
As it is late I shall have to
close expect more in a few days.
Ever Your Mary.
A Kiss.
