Civil War Letter

The image is a scanned handwritten letter dated June 5th, 1864, from Kearneysville. It is addressed to the writer's "dear wife and children." The writer mentions having little news to share but writes to maintain correspondence and ensure he is not forgotten. He acknowledges receiving a letter dated the 22nd and expresses pleasure in hearing that his family is well. The writer refers to an incident involving a woman who poisoned a little boy, but details are unclear. He mentions the woman’s location being twelve miles away and comments on the differences in business practices compared to Hardin. The letter concludes with the writer noting the absence of significant events and favorable weather conditions.