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Anson R. Butler letters, 1861-1900

1862-11-08 Page 3

Evansville.  I went in then, + found near 20 of my old accquaintances.  Col. Conrad Baker, [E.O.?] Lewis + others from Evansville, + Judge Moore (who is brother-in-law to Mrs. Shelby in Sterling) Hooker Melon, Sheriff Williams' son.  Asbury Browns son etc + Capt Case from Boonville, and found out all about old friends in both places.  Was in clover for a while, I tell you.  You can tell Mother when you write that I found them + Judge Moore sent his respects to her + the friends at Sterling.  There are various reports in camp of where we are going + when etc that I don't credit because I dont know. We are fixing for Winter here any how, There is occasionally a picket shot, but not often.  The 29th Wisconsin, + 30th Iowa have arrived here + the 31st Iowa looked for today.  One of Co. "K" accidentally shot himself in the foot one day.  So that since it has been taken off above the ancle.  His name was Jame Kelley, formerly of Merrills Co, It is cold here nights, and warm days.  Rather colder than I had supposed would be, but I suppose it is because we are on the river + get all the air possible.  Negroes come in every day, from every quarter.  I talked with one last night that said she + 5 others left her master in Louisiana 6 weeks ago, and after bushing it so long got here 3 days ago.  Some from Mississppi, and out back in this state  Well I have given you all the news I believe the boys are generally lively.  Jo S, is well Moreton, fat as ever.  Jenkins ditto.  Barrett well.  Patterson, better than for months [?] well. 
Now for myself. I see by the "Herald" that according to the resolution you can draw Most County Orders in any sum not less than $1,00. Now I would draw some $10,00 or more, in one 9/". and about the same in two S/". or more perhaps 15.00 in two 9/"., and some 3 S/". and some 5 9/". and only one or two 10 S/". for

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Evansville. I went in then, + found near 20 of my old accquaintances. Col. Conrad Baker, [E.O.?] Lewis + others from Evansville, + Judge Moore (who is brother-in-law to Mrs. Shelby in Sterling) Hooker Melon, Sheriff Williams' son. Asbury Browns son etc + Capt Case from Boonville, and found out all about old friends in both places. Was in clover for a while, I tell you. You can tell Mother when you write that I found them + Judge Moore sent his respects to her + the friends at Sterling. There are various reports in camp of where we are going + when etc that I don't credit because I dont know. We are fixing for Winter here any how, There is occasionally a picket shot, but not often. The 29th Wisconsin, + 30th Iowa have arrived here + the 31st Iowa looked for today. One of Co. "K" accidentally shot himself in the foot one day. So that since it has been taken off above the ancle. His name was Jame Kelley, formerly of Merrills Co, It is cold here nights, and warm days. Rather colder than I had supposed would be, but I suppose it is because we are on the river + get all the air possible. Negroes come in every day, from every quarter. I talked with one last night that said she + 5 others left her master in Louisiana 6 weeks ago, and after bushing it so long got here 3 days ago. Some from Mississppi, and out back in this state Well I have given you all the news I believe the boys are generally lively. Jo S, is well Moreton, fat as ever. Jenkins ditto. Barrett well. Patterson, better than for months [?] well. Now for myself. I see by the "Herald" that according to the resolution you can draw Most County Orders in any sum not less than $1,00. Now I would draw some $10,00 or more, in one 9/". and about the same in two S/". or more perhaps 15.00 in two 9/"., and some 3 S/". and some 5 9/". and only one or two 10 S/". for