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Regiment: 1st U.S. Volunteers Sharpshooters Battles Mentioned: Historical Figures: cant see it G. Adjutant Office 6^th Regt 1^st AC May 11^th 1865 My Own Darling. My Wife. Yours of the 6^th came this afternoon. I am glad to get letters from you so often. wish I had time to write to you every day but the only time I see is after it is time for honest men to be in bed and Rogue turnabout of doors. I dont know as you need to make much preparation for comming coming down here for I understand the Board which is in session now for examination of Officers. is very strict and it is very likely Clarke will be duly notified that his services are no longer required. Emgration to Mexico is the great topic now. Officers and soldiers are enrolling themselves to go to Sonora ostensibly for the object of increasing the population but in reality to form an army to assist in putting the French out of the country. It is said large Bounties are being paid four and five thousand in gold for one year.

I think those dresses

are lovely. I was down to the city to day noticed that the Ladies wore light colors different from any thing seen when I was at the Rapids and also that no Balmoral skirts were worn on Promenade. all while and really it seams they look the best Washington is a gay place but a filthy and corrupt one. We have a thunder shower most every day one now in progress. I drew my pay from Feby 23d to March 31st one hundred and sixty-six dolls. pay amounts to something now and I am living cheaper than at any other period of my service. The Dept have issued an order to the effect that all Officers honorable mustered out in the future will receive three months pay proper extra good thing. David is quite sick has been in Hospt. some days. He is quite anxious to get a furlough and I shall try to get him one as soon as possible I found a rose bush not far away and send you what I found on it. Please accept it with this. Love of your a kisses Gardie [On Envelope:] Mrs. Mary B. Clark Grand Rapids Box 215           Michigan