Letter from Sarah E. Andrews to James A. Andrews, March 22, 1865
Hudson, Wis. March 22nd 1865
No. 61
Dear Brother Jimmie,
I do not think I could improve my time more worthy this beautiful morning than by writing to you and Charlie. It is perfectly lovely out, it is quite spring like. The walking is very bad but will not be long if it continues so warm.
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We had a letter from you Monday. We have not had one from Charlie since Saturday. I am in hopes we shall get one from both of you today. I wish I could tell you where to direct your letters to him. I think we shall know soon, as Fred had a letter from Mell yesterday. I do not know when it was written, he said they were to be sworn in the next day. Mell had been offered the captaincy, but refused. He is first lieutenant.
Libbie stayed here last night. She has just gone home. I am going up there this afternoon if I can get through the mud. I think I shall take my first lessons in chess. I want to learn so as to play with you when you come home.
Everything and everybody are very quiet. I have not been anywhere except over to Mary's this week, therefore the news is scarce, in fact I am not in the mood for writing. I suppose this will be acceptable if all you hear is that we are all well.
Excuse this blank letter and write very soon to your much attached
Sister, Sarah E. Andrews.
Emory has just been in; he saw Edward a few moments yesterday, he thinks of coming home soon. He has had that wen taken out of his face. We did not get a letter from Charlie today as we expected, but received one from you. Have you forgotten to tell me what that joke was about Lib?