Fort Blenker May 22nd/ 63

Fort Blenker May 22nd/ 63

Fort Blenker  May 22nd/ 63

Dear Mother

I hope that you will not think that I meant to neglect you because I did not write before, the fact is I did not have anything to say and So I Said nothing, now our State Bounty has come due I take the earliest opportunity to make it payable to your order and you will find the blank (which will be complete with your Signature on the back of it) Enclosed. I have been pretty busy in the Fort Since I returned to duty from Home the Evenings are Short but when I am not to tired I employ them by Studying and Drafting at which I progress, as Soon as it is convenient I wish you would enclose one or two Dollars and Send it to me per Mail, but dont you cramp yourself at any rate one payment of two months is due us but I guess that we Shall not get it till we get another with it. So if you need money dont you go without as long as I have any in Pratt St.

I have been well ever Since my return to duty. I have not Seen James for two or three Weeks but I intend to See him to day before I close this letter and perhaps he will drop you a line. Dr. Bunce is at our Regimental Hospital with his Wife and Family. Secretary Wells Daughter was with them yesterday and all of them came over here to visit our Capt just before Sunset last evening. the Dr is very much liked by our Regt which is more than I can say of most of the Drs that we have had and we have had no less than Seven, I cant think of any more to Say So give my Love to the Children and I will close, as ever your

                                                                                    Affectionate Son

                                                                                    George F. Elliott

[written up the left margin of page three] There is a rumor that we shall get our pay next week.

Dear Mother as George is here and gives me a chance to write a line I will just say that I am well.

I shall keep my state order as I need a little money now if you need any before I send you know where to get it. Leottie is unwell again. Love to all, James