Fayetteville, Virginia, December 16, 1861.
Dearest:— … I think of you constantly now. Keep up good courage. Let me know all about you all the time. I will send you a dispatch from here as soon as our operator is at work just to show you that we are not far apart.
We are very healthy and contented here. The sick are less and less daily.
I see somebody knits woollen gloves for soldiers. That’s sensible. A few stockings, gloves, woolen shirts, and the like are always wanted at this season.
I write this by Captain Howard. He is probably to resign on account chiefly of ill health.
Kisses for all the boys and “love you much.”
Affectionately,
R.
Did you get the gold pieces, etc?
Mrs. Hayes.
