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he states that you was at the Carner on the 7th inst so I know by that that you are getting better.  I wrote a letter to a Lieut of our Regt who is in Louisville for him to Send my trunk to you and if he receives the letter before leaveing there he will no doubt Send it.  If it comes you will find many things in it which does not belong to me but ware put in by the boys for safe carriage as soon as I find out whether it is sent or not, I will send you word what to do with those not belonging to me.  In Mullins letter was a list of the men who ware drafted in Union Co.  I see some names there who it will much discommode to go to war. We are Still going without tents or baggage and so far we have got along fully as well as though we had them, but those nights it would feel quite as comfortable if we had something over us. The Union Co Boys who Staid behind at Louisville have all come up but there is Six of the Company behind yet.  The boys are all in good health except Burgess, who is somewhat under the weather but is able to up and around. I am sorry I cannot be with you the 22nd as it would give me great pleasure but I cannot be there, therefore I do not let it grieve me.  I am Still enjoying excellent health and never was more able for fatigue or labour than I am now. 
I expect that some of the friends think it is a long time between letters to them but they must await until we are in camp once more.  As soon as I have a chance I must write a letter to Orrilla and encourage her as no doubt She thinks I might write to her.  I am Sorry you got so short of money but no doubt you received what I sent you from Louisville long before this.  It is getting late and chilly so I must Stop.  Still direct to Louisville until further orders. 
Your Affectionate Husband 
A. F. Davis

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he states that you was at the Carner on the 7th inst so I know by that that you are getting better. I wrote a letter to a Lieut of our Regt who is in Louisville for him to Send my trunk to you and if he receives the letter before leaveing there he will no doubt Send it. If it comes you will find many things in it which does not belong to me but ware put in by the boys for safe carriage as soon as I find out whether it is sent or not, I will send you word what to do with those not belonging to me. In Mullins letter was a list of the men who ware drafted in Union Co. I see some names there who it will much discommode to go to war. We are Still going without tents or baggage and so far we have got along fully as well as though we had them, but those nights it would feel quite as comfortable if we had something over us. The Union Co Boys who Staid behind at Louisville have all come up but there is Six of the Company behind yet. The boys are all in good health except Burgess, who is somewhat under the weather but is able to up and around. I am sorry I cannot be with you the 22nd as it would give me great pleasure but I cannot be there, therefore I do not let it grieve me. I am Still enjoying excellent health and never was more able for fatigue or labour than I am now. I expect that some of the friends think it is a long time between letters to them but they must await until we are in camp once more. As soon as I have a chance I must write a letter to Orrilla and encourage her as no doubt She thinks I might write to her. I am Sorry you got so short of money but no doubt you received what I sent you from Louisville long before this. It is getting late and chilly so I must Stop. Still direct to Louisville until further orders. Your Affectionate Husband A. F. Davis