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Franklin County: Franklin Rosenbery to Rosenbery, John Abraham (father) and probably Mary Jane Snider (Franklin's stepmother), January 27, 1864

Summary:
Rosenbery exchanges news about his family members. He still awaits pay day as well as his repaired watch.

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January 27, 1864

Camp near Stephensburg, Va.

Dear Father and Step Mother;-

Your letter of the 21st came to hand yesterday evening.

I was glad to hear from you and sorry to hear your wrists are lame.. I hope that they will get well again.

I got the envelopes that you sent. The one that directed the paper that you sent some time ago and the envelopes. Tell him or her that they shall learn how to make an A. I had trouble to get it.

Now, you are anxious to know where Abraham and Ashway is-I got a letter from them which I will enclose as I have not much time to write at present as it is time for me to report.

I am working at the Carpenty at Division's Headquarters. Yes, I must say that I am very thankful for your trouble tending to Hiram. I shall pay you for it some how or other.

I am well-hoping that these few lines may finde you all enjoying good health. I am getting as fat as a bear.

A. and Asway lays about 20 miles from me. You will see why we do not go to see each other. In his letters, your letters, I answer them as soon as I get them.

Well, I write you a letter a week and sometimes 2 letters a week.

Tell Rachel that I am well. I will soon write again.

Send my watch as soon as possible. There is some talk of us going to Harrisburg to do provost duty but I can't see it.

Well, I would like to see you all but I can not go home now.

But I will in hopes. Well, pay day is slow about coming but it will come. Well, I must close. Write soon.

Yours Till Death,

Franklin Rosenbery

Fare well for the Present. To Father