Camp Young
April 13th 1862
Dear Minerva
Your letter came duly to hand. Sorry to hear of yours and Watson’s ailments - hope you will be well again and enjoy life with all it pleasures. My health is good, never better. May the good Lord continue his goodness towards me and decree that yours may also be good
Our Regiment is breaking up. Men are going in for the war, going home, scattering every way, order is lost, distraction pervades the whole encampment. I opine we will abandon the place shortly, to meet again nearer the enemy.
Jim Paine is in for the war and gone home you will perhaps see him. I am at a loss to know what to do, but will do for the best and that best will be to try and go and see you shortly. I go to Houston tomorrow on business pertaining to my department, and will return to camp as soon as possible when I will perhaps know what I will do. Health in our Regiment is comparatively good now. The thought of Home has cured many a man
John Lucas is complaining a little but still up. He is troubled exceedingly about our condition. He sends his best respects to all of you. I have received no money yet, can’t tell when I will get any. Bill Wade will start home soon, several of the boys are gone home Bun Boyd promised to see you and tell you the news. May the good Lord bless you and Keep you and ours from all harm
Yours etc. R. D. Bone
