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Augusta County: W. R. Mobley to Mary Mobley Jarrett and John Jarrett, July 28, 1864

Summary:
Mobley informs his brother and sister of his troops movement as he passes through Staunton.


July the 28 64

Staunton Va

Dear Brother & Sister

I seat mi Self this morning for the purpuss of dropping you a few lines to inform you that I am very well hoping when this comes to hand it may find you well I have nothing interesting to write I am on my way to our Regiment I am at Staunton I Expect to leave heare to day we will have to March 92 miles it is thought that our comand is at Martinsburg Va the is a very sorry Crop of Corn in this parte of the State the is no chance to Make Bread but Wheat is very fine you Nead not write Soon for I cant get it until we Station

I will close for this time as our [unclear: Electionn] has come off so nothing More

I Remain your Moste affectionate Brother til death

W R Mobley



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