Camp near Louisville Ky.
Nov. 22nd, 1864
Dear beloved wife
I take my pen in hand to writs a few lines to let you know that I am well and hearty and hope these few hose may reach you all well and in good spirits. I just now received a letter from you of the l8th which gave me much pleasure to learn that you were all well. We have pretty cold weather the ground froze and it is snowing a little. We have signed the pay rolls and did expect our pay today but will not get it till tomorrow and I will send you about $140.00. I expect to get $50. bounty and six months pay ($96.00) the whole $146.
The order of giving furloughs has been revoked and no more are given at present. I would very much liked to made you a visit but hope you will be contented a while and I think it will not be long till this cursed rebellion will be crushed. Then if it is the Lords will I can come to stay.
I am sorry to hear that your potatoes are rotting so, but you must try and get along the best you can. I am glad to learn that Mrs. Royce the poor innocent woman is set free from such a tyrant and copperhead but expect they are pretty well played out. I will go to the express office tomorrow and see if my coat has come. We are living pretty well here. We buy such things the government does not give us. I still make some rings and have sold three dollars worth to trust till pay day. We have not drawn our horses yet and have not much duty to do only a little camp guard.
Henry is here and I asked him to write a few lines and he said he would. I have not heard from you for nearly four weeks. There must be three or four letters lost someplace. With these few lines I will close in hopes of soon hearing from you again. From your devoted husband till death,
George Kryder
Write often and direct Co.I. 3rd OVVC
Louisville, Ky
give my love to all.
