Camp near Nashville Tenn.
Jan 9th 1865
Dear Beloved Wife
I take this present opportunity of writing a few lines to let you know that I am well and hearty hoping that this may reach you all the same. I will now tell you that we arrived here yesterday evening and got mail and I got three letters one from you of the 31st and was sorry to learn that your cold hangs on so long, but I felt happy to learn that you felt so cheerful and hope you remain so till I can come home to cheer you. The Co. is considerable down hearted from the news that three of C. Benham's children have died. Charlie takes it very hard. I had a letter from Elizabeth Shelt of the 22nd and they were all well and she censured me for not writing to her and I will try to answer it, and one from Salome C. They were all with the exception of herself had a bad cough and she sent me her photograph. It looks very natural.
I am afraid you look for the war to close soon for there are a few big things to be done yet. It is true our Army has been very victorious but we must have a few more decisive victories which will soon come. General Hood, Reb, got across the Tenn. River and is going to another stand at Corinth but I do not think it will amount to much.
I should like to go to church with you in that new dress. It is very nice. I think you are doing real well with the old cow. It is with me as you say. I have no news, but if I were there I could find lots to talk about. I am glad you take so much pleasure with our little girls.
We expect soon to go on another march towards the Tenn. River and if you should not hear from me in a long time I do not want you to be uneasy, for we may get where we can not get or send mail, but I will always write when I can. We have had some very cold weather since we have been on this march but it rained nearly all night and is raining this morning.
Salome said she had not heard from Joe since the 20th of Nov. Elisabeth said she saw Father weeks ago in Napoleon and he was well. With these few lines I'll close in hopes of soon hearing from you again. No more this time, but remain as ever your true and loving husband
George Kryder
To Elisabeth , Lillie, and Mary
Please write often and direct via Nashville, Tenn.
so Good Bye
