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Carwile, Revely B., Jr.

A few words to you Hannie as I think you
are a little inclined to think hard of me for
not writing to you every week. But you
know nothing of my condition. I doubtless
write to you every chance I have & as to
James Wright [he] is well. I dont know any other
reason why he dont have we have no chance
to send letters after they are written, besides
we have no time to write. I havent slept
more than 2 or 3 hours a night now for
several [days] & some I dont sleep any at all
so I ought,to be asleep now. I dont
know what time we may be call[ed] on
to leave here. You wanted to know
if James [Wright] was Commisary yet. he
is not. he is nothing but a Private.
Hannie you may tell your Grandma
that I dident think she would have
treated me so about that horse. I have
offered her $150 & he would bring $200
here just as easy as to ask it. I would
have paid her $150 Confederates. But as it
was for Basham he ought to sell him for less
than any body els.[sic] as to those clothes you
do as you please about making me any.
I dont care anything about them any
way. I would like to have broad & strong
straps on my pants. I would like to have
velvet if you can get it. I received 2 letters from
you today for the 1st since the 12th. I want you &
Pompi to see to all things & take care of my pistol
till I come. I wouldent take $50 for it. I'll come
home by Court if I can I must close give my
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You can get all the particulars from Capt. Bob Jones. Write soon to Jeter"