Allard Civil War letter

The image shows an old handwritten letter dated April 19, 1866, from City Point, Virginia. The letter is addressed to "Dear Father, Mother, and Sisters" and begins with the writer expressing how they decided to write a few lines in response to a welcoming and long-awaited letter they received. The letter mentions the writer is well, and they hope this letter finds their family well too. The content reveals that the writer has had less food since pay day, as money has run out, and bread and fish are the main diet. The writer hopes for a financial improvement by mid-May and expresses relief upon receiving news that the money they sent home arrived safely. They included a receipt for the money and mention paying express charges. The handwriting is cursive, and the paper shows signs of age with a yellowish tint. Note the embossed stamp of “NATIONAL MILLS” at the top left corner, suggesting the stationery's origin.