Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, January 29, 1865

Camp of the 47 Regt. O.V.P.

Jan 29th /65

Dear Cousins

I woanes moar take my pen in hand to in foar you that I am well an hoap that theas few lines will find you the same.

henry I reseaved your letter last night and moas glad to hear from you and to hear that you was all well

henry we ar on the march again we ar on our way to Charleston now thay doant give us tome to wash a sheart any moar henry I got that hat the same time that I got your letter and It comes…