I did not intend to write until I got out of Lewiston & then not Sunday but I do not expect to have a chance to write to-morrow & I want to know three or four things as soon as possible.
     Well Mother, I am fairly under way as a soldier & queer enough it seems I tell you. Last night we had considerable excitement. one fellow had three

rum fits in the night & has had some ten or twelve to-day another has been nearly drunk ever since we started from Lewiston he got belated at the Junction & had to hire a team & come in When we came in we had to march over considerable of the city & I got very tired. During the night we had the most wretched up stir I ever saw. it was a continual bellowing all night but I feel the best that I have for several days. I attended church in the City this forenoon.
     Our company is praised by all & we have the position that we desired. I like so far very much lazy as it seems.

I want some one to write me immedately & give me Mary Maxwell's & Wilber's direction Delora [i.e., Delora Jackson] will like to over haul my letters.
I don't know as I want you to send me any thing until I come home which I intend to do next Satuday. Will you be quiet about me for I am in good condition Tell them to direct to
Camp Abraham Lincoln
Portland
Care of Capt A. B. Soule.

From your affectionate son
John.

Mrs. J. Jackson.