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Franklin County: Franklin Rosenbery to Rosenbery, John Abraham (father), February 18, 1864

Summary:
Rosenbery expects to be paid shortly. He mentions working on a new building, and he theorizes that he will not be able to come home until the war concludes. He discounts a rumor that troops will soon head to Tennessee; he still awaits his repaired watch from home.

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February 18, 1864

Camp Near Stephensburg, Virginia

Dear Father-

This morning I seat myself to inform you that I am well. Hoping that these few lines may find you all enjoying good health. There is nothing particular going on here at present.

The weather is very cold. I signed the pay roll yesterday afternoon. I expect to get some money today.

If I do get paid I will send you all I have to spare. I will not have much after I pay here what I owe. The 15th of March our next pay day comes then I will have 26 dollars more due me.

I am very anxious about my watch. I would like to have it as soon as possible as I need it very much.

A few moments ago I was informed that the paymaster is in Our Corps. There is still hopes of being paid.

I should have been working at Division Headquarters. Well, we have the building finished except making a lot of benches. The building is 40 by 60 feet. It is calculated for a lecture room.

I think that it is very doubtful of us getting home in 9 months without the war comes to a close.

The talk is of us going to Tennessee but I can't see it.

Dear Father-I have just received 26 dollars. In this letter I will enclose five dollars for you. If I can I will send more the other payment. I only kept 3 dolalrs-well, it went so long before I got paid that I had to borrow some money.

Now, till I pay up the old score I shall not have much left but if I can I will send you some more in the next letter. The 15th of March there will be 26 dollars due me.

I will then send you more then. If I am paid according to promise, I will send you 20 dollars. I must have some money here as it is very good to buy bread.

With no more at present but send my watch as soon as you can.

So farewell for this time.
Your son,

Franklin Rosenbery

Write soon.
Just as I was about to fold up this letter, Dear Step Mother, your letter of the 14th was handed to me.
The postage stamps came all right. In my next letter I think I can send some more money. No more at present but thankful for the stamps and so forth.
Yours Truly,
Franklin Rosenbery
Good bye