Franklin County: Samuel M. Potter to Cynthia Potter,
October 24, 1862
Summary:
Potter writes to his wife about his attempts to get a position in the camp
hospital.
Oct. 24 1862
Camp Curtin
Dear Cynthia
I recieved your & Mary's letter day before yesterday & was glad to hear from you all. I hope Bells mouth will get well soon. The next letter you write tell if two little books come in the mail for Josey and Lucy. I put them in the post office down in Harrisburg. Our Regiment is about organised. I saw the Colonel yesterday he had just arrived. Our Surgeon was here a few days ago & went off before I could see him. Our Captain was trying to get me a position but as the doctor is away at this time I am not sure of it. I have tried all I could & hope to get it yet. I have been in the hospital for a few days attending one of our men who has the fever. Our regiment is the 16th Pa. Cavalry & I think I will get a position yet as I intend watching close for it. You need not be uneasy about me as I will try the best that I can. The night after I recieved your letter I dreamed I was at home. I could get a furlough but want to wait awhile yet. The drafted men are coming in here very fast. Will soon fill this camp. I expect you misunderstood me about the battle. We went onto the cars but never got out of Harrisburg as they were getting dispatches all day and at last heard that the rebels left Chambersburg so we went back to our old camp & are here yet. One of my messmates Thomas J. Marshall is going home today to stay 3 weeks if you could send me a pair sock to Caldwells Tavern on the Pike he will bring them to me. Mary & you will consider this answer to both your letters. Tell Josey when I go home I will get him a drum. I cant get it now. I have nothing more to write at present but hope that you will still remember me in your prayers & may God bless you all in my prayers.
Your affectionate husband & brother
S. M. Potter
Give my respects to all our friends about there, tell Dave & Eliza to write to me.
