Dear my wife,
How is everything going with my family? I all the time have been missing you since I came here. Are you all OK?
I have come here for several months. I almost can adapt to everything here. I have already joined a big battle. We won the final victory with the best commander. In the war, I knew a good friend. He was a slave. He came from the big South farm. He often helps me a lot. We talk each other when we are alone. I feel so happy. Our General is a very good and outstanding man. He led us to win almost all the wars. Normally, he also looks after the soldiers very well. And now we have more advantages than the South. I believe the war will be finished soon. I also will see you soon.
So my dear wife, you don’t need to worry about me. You should look after yourself, my parents and my little children well. I am very sorry to leave so much work to you. However, I think the war will be finished soon. When I come back, I will make you up as possible as I can. God bless you, my dear family.
Your husband
2/20/1865
