Civil War Letter

The image shows a handwritten letter dated March 26, 1864, from Louisville, Kentucky, addressed to "Dear wife." The writer mentions leaving Camp Dennison on Friday morning and stopping in Cincinnati for a few hours, during which time they visited Uncle Roberts for dinner. The letter discusses the uncertainty of their schedule and how long they will remain at their current location, possibly a week or more, though nothing is certain. The writer describes their living quarters as comfortable and better than expected. They also note feeling healthier than when they left home and apologize for not writing more.