I intended to close this side up double but will not have time as it is now about roll call time & I the boys are all making down their beds, if I had a room or even a tent to myself I would like to write to you much longer, & I should like to have written to Austin & stewart & Father & Mother, for I expect this is the last chance you will have to hear from me for a good while.  You may read portions of my letter to them.  And now my dear girl I again bid you good night.  And whether it may ever be our happy lot to meet again or not we cannot tell, May God give you grace to help you to stand.  I am your husband in love
 L A Garrett
