New Creek Station Hamshire County V. a. May the 20th A D 1863

New Creek Station Hamshire County V. a. May the 20th A D 1863

Dear AuntI once more take my pen in hand to inform you that I am still well and I sincerely hope that this short letter may find you and the rest of your dear family also enjoying good health We left Martinsburg nearly four weeks ago and came to this place but we dident stay here long when we first came here but left the next day and dident Return for several days while we were gone we had some very hard marching to do but I haven't time to tell you the particulars of our wanderings suffice it to say that the task was a very hard one and lots of the boys give out but I stood it first rate I recieved your kind and welcome letter while we were at Greenland gap and dear Aunt I was very glad to hear from you for it always cheers me to hear from you for although separated from you by manny long miles when I recieve a letter from you it appears like talking to you I recieved Williams letter a few days ago I will answer it soon I have no time to write much more at present for we are going to leave here tomorrow I dont know where we are going to direct your letters to Martinsburg and I will get them No more at present but ever remain your affectionate Nephew David Close to Rachel give my love and best to DunbarRespects to the family