Franklin, Tenn.
Oct 8th 1864
Dear Beloved Wife
I take my pen in hand to let you know that I am well and hearty and hope this scrip may reach you all the same. I rec'd. your letter yesterday of the 25th and the 28th and was very glad to learn that you were all well. I just sent my other letter day before yesterday and gave you about all the particulars.
I was detailed for picket day before yesterday evening and was not relieved till this morning and I expect to be detail again tomorrow I will be glad when my overcoat comes. I hope the man will bring it all the way for it is only 18 miles from here to Nashville. This morning we had a little frost for the first and today there is a cold north wind blowing and if it stops blowing we will have a hard frost tonight. I have a stove in my tent and a fire feels quite acceptable. Two of the boys in my mess went out today and just came in with a fresh hog. We will have a good supper. We think some going out after some potatoes tonight. Just now the train whistles and is coming from Nashville. I must go to the office to see if my coat has come for I need it on guard though we had a fire all last night.
You wanted to know whether I got that letter about A. Crosby's death. I did not. This is the first I hear of it and I am very sorry for his poor old parents. They are giving some furloughs now and if I was with the Reg. I would try to get one. Perhaps a month from now there will be another chance.
With these few lines I will close in hopes of hearing from you soon from your affectionate
Husband
George Kryder
To Elisabeth and all inquiring friends
