Feb. 13, 1864
My dear Parents
Your letter of Feb. 1st has come to hand with its good news concerning the great number of young men who are joining the army. Since the last notice given by the President that there will be a draft for 500,000 men on the 10th March next, the fever to enter the veteran service has materially revived, and many who would otherwise not have reentered the army are now preparing for another three years campaign provided their services shall be needed so long by the Government.
Where did that man Putnam who figures so conspicuously in the Ohio legislature as an Olds supporter come from? Who is he and what is he going to do? He must have assumed the name, I can’t persuade myself that he belongs to the old stock; if he does he is nothing more than a mere offshoot – a sucker.
Our (Baind’s) Div. was to have moved this morning but the order was countermanded. We are now ordered to be ready with ten days rations to march early Monday morning the 15th – do not know exactly in what direction we will move, but from what little I can learn by keeping my ears and eyes open I think we will go forward, or through to Knoxville - I may be laboring under error but ere this reaches you we will probably be marching – more would be contraband. I still hold my old position at Div. Headquarters. I have also been provided with a horse, saddle and bridle so that a march will not be quite so tough as heretofore when I have had to walk and carry a certain amount of traps or leave them behind.
With this I send you a small Ambrotype – not as good as some, but best I could obtain in this place – looks rather poor. It can be cut round and made as small as desired. Give my humblest regards to the young lady who presides over the destinies of the little ones who attend the Family Run Academy, if all in your letter was all right – not unless - I visited the 92nd a few evenings since. Frank was better - Matt about the same – will not be able to march – will be left here – Smith and Russell well except a little homesick.
When you write it would be best to direct in this manner and on a march
Co. A, 92nd Regt. O.V.I., 1st Brig.,3rd Div. 14th A.C.(Ed. note: Army Corps), Chattanooga, Tenn.
letters will follow.
Much love to all,
Affely. your son,
D. Putnam
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