Augusta County: Martha L. Roadcap to John B.
McGuffin, January 11, 1864
Summary:
Martha Roadcap writes to her son, John McGuffin, about the package she sent him
and the clothes she is making him. She also mentions that Charles, her other
son, is still ill.
Goshen Bridge, Jan 12th
John B. McGuffin Ord., Co D 33rd Reg. Va Inf, Stonewall Brigade,
Johnson's Division, Va
Care of Capt. Herrell
John B. McGuffin Ord.
Janr 11th 64
At Home,
My Dear Son
This will inform you that we are all well at present I hope that you are enjoying good health, at this time we started your Box weighing two hundred & 30 lb, on the Day that I promised you by, & in the care of Mr. [unclear: Snyder] & Mr. [unclear: McCamry]. They were going to the Army: your pa saw Mr. Snyder on Tuesday afterwards & he said he delivered it to you on Saturday Night & saw you but I did not know whether it was so or not as I waited all last week for a letter from you & have gotten none yet, but as tomorrow is Mail Day I look for a Letter & hope I will not be disappointed, if so I will write on if I get one I will write to you again, I hope that you have been enjoying the Contents of the box that I so carefully packed up for you. Your pa has been to see your grand Ma [unclear: Doke] & has just returned, he saw Charles they were all well Charles thought he would go back this week but I do not think he is fit for the Army yet.
I am getting you a flannel shirt knit, but so not know how soon I will get it done. I hope you are not suffering yet for it Let me know how the shirt that I sent you answered, & how you were pleased with the socks. I will send your new shirt when I get it knit. We have had three snows & bitter cold weather for three weeks. if its as cold there as it is here I fear some of the poor soldiers would freeze I think of you at night when I lay down to sleep the weather has moderated here now & it will keep so for a while. Johnny you must excuse this short note if I get a Letter from you tomorrow I will write soon again. Your Pa has not been well for a Month is hardly able to so any thing your pa & all the Children send their love to you & receive the same from your Mother
Martha Roadcap
John B. McGuffin
