The Civil War Letters Suffolk, Virginia April 3, 1863

Suffolk Va April 3d 1863

My Dear Wife

i received your very kind letter yuesterday and i was very glad to hear that you was well at this leaves me at present.  i must again thank you for sending me so many good things in my Box for i have eaten no government Rations since i received the Box  it was the best treat i have had for some time.  Dear Maggie  i have no news to send you  everything is quiete at present about Suffolk and i hope they remain so.  My Dear Wife  I have nothing to write about today  only to state that i am in the best of health and i hope this letter will find you and my little Daughter in the very best of health

Dear Maggie  you must excuse me for writing such a short letter today.  Give my love to your Mother   Jane and all the family

and my most tender Love to you and our little Daughter.

i remain as ever
Your Affectionate Husband
William Lancaster

P.S.  in this envelope is my warrant of non commission officer  you must take good care of it for me as it shows what i belong to and what i am
Yours  William Lancaster

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