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Camp 45th Ala Regt April 25th 1864
Dear Fannie
I have very little to write you but
that I send Henry home, because he is threatened
with a protracted fever, and I might be obliged
to leave him if we were to move from here
He can tell you how we are getting along here
I [crossed out: never] get but few letters from you lately
What is the reason? I understand that nearly
everybody is sick about home and am consequently
continually uneasy about my relatives and friends
Will you not write me a letter occasionally? [Crossed out: To]
What have you determined about the
visit? If you come, be prepared to stay several
days, or to return immediately – either. – I would
be glad to know the day you intend to start some
time before hand, as it is difficult to get a place
to stay at. There are lots of Rumors afloat about
moves and fights, and we do not know how much
credit to give them. I am very sorry that Henry
has got sick, and more especially if you come to
see me, and may be it would be better for you
to wait until he gets well, before you come
and bring him with you.
I do despise to be so much at the beck of
authorities. Can't form even an idea of the best
way to do So I just leave it with you and
trust in providence for the result
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May God bless us all, and yet give us
peace and happiness together
G.W. Cherry
The ring is for Artie
Cherry Family Civil War Letters
