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Dear Mother;
Every time I travel, I am doing so more like a soldier. The first trip was
without arms or uniform, the trip south with the uniform only and this
time with rifles, packs, belts and even cartridges. Our train is made up
of fifteen Pullmans, two first class cook cars, and three freight cars. We
had two men to a lower and one to an upper berth last night. It felt queer
to crawl in between sheets once again. Left Hancock at three o’clock
yesterday afternoon, and have made splendid time. Just now we are in the
near vicinity of Camp Lee. I think our destination will be on Long Island
somewhere. I am going to put in for a furlough as soon as we hit there. It
surely is fine weather down here. All the boys are decorated with bouquets
of rambler roses. Coming north last night the stations all along the line
were lined with girls who gave us flowers, magazines, and a royal goodbye.
Hope you are all still in good health and don't forget to remember me to
Ben and the rest. I'll give you my address as soon as I get it.
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