No 20 
Iron Mountain Mo Feb 26 '63
 My Dearest Mary: 
I am again back in a land of civilization, near the R.R. where the Cars are runing. & where we can hear the cheerful whistle of the engine.  It was amusing to hear the cheers of the poor weary soldier when we came within the sound of of the Engine Whistle;  When we came in from our long & very sever winter campaign.  I had not heard from you since yours of No 19.  I first rec No 22 then No 21, then No 20 & next No 24 so that 23 is not received.  I also received two Registers, please continue to sen me papers.  I guess they will find me.  I am enjoying very good health considering the verry severe ordeal my constitution has passed through.  I do not feel that my constitution is materially injured, but I would not be hired for money or lands, not even for Round Prairie much as I love it.  Indeed I do not think I could carry my knapsack &c & march as I have & stand the picket duty I have
