Letter - 05 April 1862

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I now take the opportunity to let you know how I am. I am well as ever. I don't expect to stay here much longer for we think we shall get our pay soon. I heard from the Regiment and it was at Cumberland Ford. I am about 15 pounds heaver than I ever was before don't forget that pig, don't write to me so often for I don't get the time to read them, I don't expect to stay here long but don't know how long we shall stay but Direct to Bardstown KY.

how long have you dead in Martin County, what is John doing I don't hear enny thing from him lately

hand this letter to father

Pleasant Bowman (signature)
to William C Norman