Camp near Greencastle, Pa June 23d 1863
My dear Annie,
I wrote to you a few days since but as I have an opportunity to send by S.E.K. Moore will scratch a few lines. We are in Maryland yet but within 3/4 miles from Pa. We passed through Hagerstown today and we never have received such demonstration of welcome in any Va. town. They like us but not our money. General Rodes is in Penn. with his Division.
Capt. Amick A. Q. M. for the 33rd was mortally wounded by a bushwhacker on last Sunday. He was on his way home in Morgan Co. and riding along the tow path of the canal and when near Clear Spring Md. was shot. We all tried to persuade against him going at all and especially on this side of the River as there are many bad men living in his region and he knew they were his personal and Deadly enemies.
I probably shall be solicited to accept the position of Q. Master of the Reg. and I hardly know whether to accept or not. I am tired of the army but it is better than going into the ranks again. I will act upon your judgment in the matter. I have been looking forward to the time when I should be relieved and go home but it may be better in the end to remain in service if the position is offered to me. I shall not seek it.
Write soon and direct as I have previously indicated, 33rd Reg. Stonewall Brigade, Johnson Division, Ewell Corps.
Love to Robert and his Ma.
Your Affectionate Husband
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