Camp Young June 15th 1862 Dear Minerva I write to you again to let you know that I am well and hearty. I feel much better than when at home, I can stay awake all day and get up at day light. We are preparing to go to Tyler as fast as we can. I will be at Home (Oh what a sweet word) in 10 or 12 days on my way to Tyler. I have been to Houston am busy getting ready. Dr Smith has been promoted with back pay of $80 per month with a fair prospect of getting the Surgeon's place. We have but little sickness now, mostly measles & mumps. The weather is very warm I almost suffocate sometimes. I can't find Pilot. I will bring you some spun cotton I think, wish I knew what number you wanted, they will not sell but one bunch to one man, price I understand is 80 cts a bale, pins is 2/- a paper, everything else high. Unless I fail to get off home this will be my last till I see you when I will tell you all Kiss Winstead for me, give my best respects to your Pa, Ma, & all hands May the good Lord bless you & ours Yours etc. R. D. Bone
