Our Command reached the Tennesee River on the 24th of January and went immediately into winter quarters where it has remained ever since. On the 28th of the same month I was by Special Order detailed on General Court Martial, at this place, and have been serving on that duty ever since. Our Regiment is encamped some two and a half miles from this place on the banks of the River, and in addition to Court Martial I am attending to the management of my Battalion. This will show you I have not had much spare time. Your letters are read with great satisfaction and I will be glad to make it an object for you to write often.
Nothing is more acceptable that letters from home and friends.
This is a very barren field and it is rarely the case I can find anything to send you. I have sent to my wife a copy of the Laws passed by the Legislature of Alabama for the years 1859 and 60, which you may feel some interest in, as it contains Acts and Resolves bearing upon the subject of the rebellion. This book is intended for the Society, after our friends look it over. If my wife does not care to look it over you can take it at once. The honor conferred by continuing me on the board of Curators is appreciated, and it is but natural that I should feel complimented very highly by such departure from the rule to continue thus on the board who can and do attend regularly.