Camp Russell, November 27, [1864]. Sunday.
Dear Mother: — We are not in winter quarters yet. The continued presence of the Rebel army in our front, or Sherman’s campaign, or Grant’s, or something else, keeps us in suspense. But we are gradually improving our condition and quarters until now we are pretty comfortable, and if we finally stay here for the winter, I, for one, shall not grumble.
We had a jovial Thanksgiving. A fair supply of turkeys and other good things from the cities, together with good weather, made the day cheerful.
The railroad, it is supposed, will be finished to within four or five miles of us this week. We shall then have mails and supplies with some regularity.
I still hope to get settled in time to visit [home] during the holidays. My kind regards to Mrs. Wasson and Sophia.
Affectionately, your son,
R.
Mrs. Sophia Hayes.
