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Letter Front
Point Lookout, Md Sept 27th 1864
Dear Mother, It is with much pleasure that I seat myself for the purpose of writing you a few lines to inform you that I am well and truly hope it may find you all in good helth. I would have writen sooner but had not the means. Cousin George East is ded he died February 6th. I am getting on very well for a prisoner but tiard of confinement I hope we will soon be exchange so I can come home. Write soon. Give my love to all the family. Direct to me prisoner of war Company F 7th Division Point Lookout Maryland
from your affectionate Son Shem J Watson
Letter Back
To be returned to Mrs Mary Watson Pittsv. Co Ho Va