Feb 28th 63 Camped in the mud
Friends at home
this morning finds me in camp once more after an expadition of thirteen days. My helth is as good as could be expect under the circumstances it has been some time Since I wrote you.. I got a letter from you about 3 weeks ago dated the 25th of January which is the latest news I have had. I have not heard enough to know whether you are alive or not. the reason my not writing is because I have been out on an expadition and had no chance.. feb 13th Burbrages Brigade was order to march to the Boats (which was about one mile from camp) with 7 days rations on board and two days of it in their haversack. was guarding Co Reg that was all to march. about one company of cavelry and four piecies of artilery went on board the boats and started up the river we went about on hundred and fifty miles and landed and took a Scout after the Rebels which had been firing into our Transports as they went up and down the River, the Rebels being mounted we could not catch them and they would not stand any fight.. we took Several Scouts after them but could not catch them. we took Seven days rations and was gone thirteen days. we foreged when we were out so we got plenty to eat. we would come to a plandation and just go for things. Chickens Eggs Bacon fresh pork sweet potatoes honey and molases. I came acrost some paper which I am writing on. we have got back to camp again. no news of any importance the boys some of them got letters but none for me. I do not get any news and have none to write. my letter is Short but it is all I have to write. give my best respects to all. Lu. Carhart.
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Write Soon Direct to Memphis Tenn on the march
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Whatsoever ye shall ask in my name that will I do Call upon me in the day of troube I will deliver the…