The following letter was written by James Weller on behalf of himself and his comrade, John Albert, both corporals who enlisted in Co. D, 15th Ohio Infantry in September 1861. This letter was written from Camp George Wood near Munfordville, Hart county, Kentucky.

T R A N S C R I P T I O N

Friday, December the 20, 1861

Dear Sister & Dear Mother.

I take this opportunity to let you know that I am well and hearty and hope that these few lines will find you enjoying the same state of health.

We had a little fight and our boys knocked ’em hellwards. There was about 300 of our men and there was about 1,000 of rebels and we drove them back.

I sent to you $5 and you never wrote to me whether you have got it or not. I should like to know whether you got it or not. I should like to be at home on Christmas and New Years but there is no use of talking about it now. I should like to know how you are getting along. I should like to know if you have got your house up yet and if they support you or not as they agreed to do. We will get some more money and then I will send you some but in a different way. I will send by express.

I got a letter from Jacob about a week ago and I sent him one then and I sent him one today. He is well. No more at present. Write soon Mr. George Man and sister. I am very well and hearty and hope you are well. I should like to know what you are a doing. I have not time to write much. I am very busy. No more at present. Write soon. Yours truly, — John Albert

To George Man and Mrs. Man

Miss Albert, as John was writing I thought I would write you a few lines to let you know that I am well and hearty and hope that these few lines will find you the same. I do not know how many letters I have wrote to Kirby and have not got any answer from there for about five weeks, I should like to get a letter from there. I should like to see you all. I should like to e at home there Christmas and New Years but there is no use talking about it now. No more at present but remain yours truly, — Mr. James Weller

to Miss Mary and Albert

Camp George Wood, Hart county, Kentucky. Company D, in care of Capt. [Isaac Miner] Kirby [15th] O. V. USA

Write soon if you please.