Fort Craig, Va., Sept. 10, 1862.
Dear Mother:
Yours received all right. The rebels are driving the union army back by the mile. Reports say that Jackson is invading Penn. Glad of it; it will serve to raise the men to a sense of duty. The boys have begun already to come down on the ($300) three hundred dollar men. It gets them a little snappish; but they can do nothing for themselves. I don’t know but we shall have a chance to come home, that is if Jackson is going to be good enough to drive us the right way and back there. He brags now of going just where he wants to; he always has, why can’t he now just as well as then? Time will show. The Captain’s health is good, also mine; Jere’s improving as fast as he declined. I would like to go north and “hiper” you fellows up once, and ask you what you are at? Afraid to go to war; but will sell your lives for $800. Well you spoke about short ones — letters, I mean. This is short and sweet. George B. and George Frye are well. Love to all.
Am yours truly,
Leverett Bradley, Jr.
Excuse writing, as we have but few conveniences. Amen.
