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  Washington Dear sister Han,

I scribble off a few lines, partly because I want to write you, though a word—& partly to enclose a letter mother sends me from dear brother George. All seems to be going on about as usual home— Mother wants to see you so much, & the rest do too that she thinks of getting Mary to come on for you—I wish I was a little nearer north—I should like much to come on & see you, and have you return with me. Dear sister I hope the spring & summer   have improved your health—how is it?—I have written a few lines to George & send them at the same time with this—

Lowell is in the middle of the eastern part of Kentucky but it is probable George's division is moving for Tennessee.

 

Dearest sister, I hope this will find you in improved health & cheerful spirits—As to me I am in first rate health; though in the midst of frightful & distressing scenes of wounds, sickness & death every day.

Good bye dear sister—I shall count on you coming home very soon

Walt

(George's letter got rather torn—but you can make it out)