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In fact [underline]they[/underline] have had as much chance to know the way
as [underline]I[/underline] have & the reason may not be so apparent to all as it
is to me, why they do not. The Capt. is very good to me
now. One of his sons & I have a nice room at a short
distance from Camp, where we are quiet and can
attend closely to our business, without the interruptions we
should meet with in Camp. This Brigade seems
now to have some prospect of rest from marches at least
as Gnl. Brooks is Military Gov. of this district & we are to
stay here for the present & perhaps for the Winter.
The location is very pleasant, the water good & the
village one mile off. The Boys are in fine spirits at
the prospect. Our Company has only 25 effective men
now, but some recruits are soon expected to join us, here.
I have not heard from Henry since I wrote thee before.
Charley Templeton also, has not been heard from. Isaac is with
his Company & seeming well. Elhavan Ormsbee is driving
team; he has been lame some lately, but is better now.
Five Sergeants of our Co. are away from duty now for sickness &
other reasons. Maj. Foster is soon to be Lieutenant Colonel
I suppose. I am glad he is so successful in the line of promotion.
Give my love to all. How is Mary now?

Thy loving Son,

W. B. Stevens

To R. B. Stevens