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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Camp Convalesant Near Alexandria, Va Dec 9, 1862
General J.L. Hodgson
Dear sir I now take this Opportunity to write you A few lines I am in the Convalesant Camp and Have got the Kidney Compaint so I never Shall be fit for duty Again and as this is A Disagreeable Place for A man to Be in that is in my situation I should like to get out of it as soon Posable [possible] and if you would send me my Discriptive List you Will Oblige me
William H. Hutchins
Co G 2 Regt Me Vols
Direct to Post Hospital Near Alexandria