Camp near Chickasaw, Ala.
March 19, 1865
Dear Beloved Wife,
I now take this last opportunity of writing a few hasty lines to let you know that I am well as usual hoping these few lines will find you all well.
We are going on a long march and will not get mail again for the next two months, so keep up good courage till you hear from me again, as I think the hardest fighting has been done in this war.
I sent my clothing to Centerton and did not pay the express. If you should happen to hear where we are please write to me. I will write again the first chance. Excuse this short letter for I am afraid I will not get it in the mail.
We expected our pay here but did not get it now.
March 20th. Before I got done writing yesterday the word came that we could not send any more mail and we thought we would leave yet last night, but we did not go, but think we will go early tomorrow morning. Now, Dear Wife, I do not want you to be uneasy about me if you will not hear from us for two months. I will write as soon as there is a chance to send mail. The word just came that we could send letters yet till night. We have no news of any kind and I hope you will keep cheerful till you hear from me again. I think as near as I can find out we will go to Selma, Ala. and from there to Montgomery the Capital.
My fervent love will not cease to burn while life remains. With these few hasty lines I will close, hoping this war is about played out. No more this time from your ever loving Husband
George Kryder
To Elisabeth
Goodbye
