Nov 26th 1862 Having some time I add a few lines to what I wrote yesterday. I heard from Camp Nelson this morning. Our boys left there were better and Bun Boyd was to be examined for the purpose of being discharged. I so directed it to be done in case he improved so he could go home. He can tell you all more than I can write in a week if he gets off home I can't tell you how long we will be here preparations are making here for a permanent camp. I have had no letter from you in a long time. I hope to hear from you soon, give me all the news in our section We are very anxious about the safety of Texas and of course would all like to return there, but I am satisfied with doing my duty here Woodjack is looking badly he will not eat his corn we don't get fodder. I awfully fear we will not get corn after awhile The number of mules Horses and men here is almost innumerable and all have to eat, and provisions are scarce Clayton King drives one of my Ambulances for me and I cant (sic) but like the man because he says he used to nurse you when you were a baby. Good Bye for the present, give my best respects to all Tell Martha I have not received that letter yet. Tell Warren & Sis I got their letter and will answer it. R.D. Bone
