Camp near Stafford Court House, Va.,

Dear Mary,-

I will write home as often as I can while we are under marching orders as I do not know at what time we may move. I know that something is in progress. Five First Sergeants have been promoted to Lieutenants; arms, accoutrements and clothing have been looked after; three days' rations are kept on hand; and we have inspection every morning.

I have received a letter from brother Will. He writes in good spirit. I send you photograph of Colonel Norton, also of Adjutant Wallace. Both are good.

If you do not hear from me regularly don't neglect to write to,

R. Cruikshank.