to drill on today so a lot of
us were sent out into the woods
to take down some of the big
beech trees for firewood.
It seems like old times for a
fellow to shoulder his ax and
march into the woods.
Tell Rob McEikkren that the coons
are so plenty here they crawl on
right up to a fellow when he is
standing picket guard. He
ought to be here to catch them.
I have nothing more to write
now that would be interesting.
Give my respects all inquiring
friends and when you
write to me give me a whole
history of what is going on.
Write me a long letter.
From your affectionate
husband,
Wm Strieby
To Mary Strieby