ManningElbridge18630113_003

they cant learn to keep a civil tongue
in their Heads. It is mighty bad
for a soldier to see a negro used any
better than he is, a free white man
a negro can ride a horse, have a
good horse, good grub, good clothes.
and a soldier must take his leavings
and wait on him. Do you think
any reasonable nigger worshiper
can want a soldier to do any more
than that? The weather here
is splendid and I sit around in
my shirtsleeves. and feel plenty
warm. all I use my overcoat for is to
sleep on nights. I want you to
send me a box at once directed to
Falmouth, Va. Care of Capt Smith.
Actg Corps 2^nd Army Corps.
Right Grand Division Army of the
Potomac. and put in lots of nice
warm stockings. I have only got the
pair on my feet left. and also
plenty of warm shirts towels and