Bridge Port, Alabama
Oct. 29th, 1863
Dear Lib,
I am well and doing well. We have just got here.
We came hurrying, rushing. Will march in the morning to South
Mountain. They have been fighting for 2 days. We are trying
to open the Rail Road. It will be a hard job. The rumor is that
our forces have possession of South Mountain now. Whether
it is true or not, I am afraid it is a hoax. We will have to
march 20 miles in the morning. That will get me some, but I
will have to stand it the best that I can. The boys are all in
good spirits. I saw Alvin [ ?? ] & John Brown today. Alvin
is well. I see someone that I know most every day. We are
within 28 miles from Chattanooga. If I get there I will see
all the boys from our county. How did the election go?
I would like to know [won?] the fight. Jim says to tell never
to be shame and not write for they come so fast that he
can’t read them. I wish that I could git a letter from you
tonight. I hope you have got one from me before this time.
As is is dark I will Qwit for this time. Bill Dines is well.
Give my respects to C. [Turner?] & all the love to you.
Write soon and often.
I remain your best boy.
J.N.R
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