Regarding the storage of his trunk while on the march. Transcription: Camp near Van Buren Decr 1st 1862 Dear Cousin The order of march has just been published to the Army and the transportation is so reduced the[that?] it precludes all from carrying a trunk ? so I take the liberty of sending my trunks to you for storage in some safe place until our return or until I can send for them. Trusting in God that I may be spared to live to wear out all the good clothing contained therein also to cherish the many trifles which are dear to me & mine ? I regret exceedingly I couldnot have seen more of
Regarding the storage of his trunk while on the march. Transcription: Camp near Van Buren Decr 1st 1862 Dear Cousin The order of march has just been published to the Army and the transportation is so reduced the[that?] it precludes all from carrying a trunk ? so I take the liberty of sending my trunks to you for storage in some safe place until our return or until I can send for them. Trusting in God that I may be spared to live to wear out all the good clothing contained therein also to cherish the many trifles which are dear to me & mine ? I regret exceedingly I couldnot have seen more of you and all of my relations in and near Van Buren & Ft. Smith however such is war & the fate of a soldier ? Excuse this scribble & the liberty I take with you ? I am writing on my knee ? Affectionately Your Cousin Steen Mrs. Mary Walker Van Buren Arks. Title: Letter signed Steen, camp near Van Buren, to his cousin Mrs. Mary Walker, Van Buren, Ark., December 1, 1862 . 1 December 1862. Steen, Alexander Early, 1828-1862
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