October 1st, 1862

Frederick Oct 1, 1862

Dear Wife,

I shall write to you as often as I have opportunity, whether you write to me or not (I have no doubt you write to me but I can’t get your letters).

I am now in Fredrick City, I came in from camp with Capt. Dickerman and Sergeant Bradley. We have been looking for something to eat but have been unsuccessful so far. I have dropped into a book store to send you this line.

We left Washington [the] night before last and were one day and one night in miserable cattle cars in coming here¹ and have not had anything to eat except what we brought in our haversacks, and that has spoilt. I thought I would get a good breakfast this morning and pay for it but I can’t get it for love or money.

We passed through the most beautiful country for scenery you ever saw. I got on top of the cars and enjoyed the sights hugely. I wish you might take the same trip with [me] when the war is over, but I can’t write you anymore now. I don’t know where we go from here. You must direct [the letters] as I told you in my last [one].

All [are] well.

My love to you and all my friends. Kiss the baby for me.

C. A. Burleigh