April the 1, 1863 



Louden, Tennesee 



Dear wife, i take tlie pleasure 

 of dropping you a few lines to 

 inform you that I am not 

 well. I have a mighty pain in 

 my eye. My command is gone 

 to Ashville, Buncom (?) Co. They 

 started yesterday morning and 

 I was sent here to the hospital. 

 We have good fare here. Catherine, 

 don't be uneasy. I received 

 two letters from you. I was 

 not able to answer them. 

 I don't know how long I will 

 stay here. I expect 'til my eye 

 gets well, then I will 

 go to the boy (?). Write to 

 me whether there Is a nag 

 could be bought or not. Nothing 

 more at present. Only remains 

 yours truly until death. 



C. D. Epps 



