He is the Christian Patriot. In all his official dispatches the attributes his success to the blessing of God. The weather for the last day or two has been exceedingly warm. We are held in a constant state of readiness to meet or attack the invader. The men have orders to sleep on their arms.
Provisions are very scarce and very indifferent.
I never drank better coffee anywhere. I must close hoping that I can write you often until I can return in peace to my dear home. God grant that it may be so. Remember me kindly to Miss Vic. Do not allow yourself to feel too much anxiety for me my Dear Mother.