Dear Father

     I am now stationed here to remain for some time and take this opportunity to give you an idea of my condition. My health is tolerable good. I had a slight chill yesterday evening but feel much better to day. I have but one suit of clothing and would like very much for you to send me some as soon as possible, especially shirts & drawers I have no money that will buy any thing here I would be very glad that you would send me some to buy some delicacies to eat and paper stamps &c I saw uncle William & Albert last March. They were both enjoying good health. I suppose you could box the clothing up and send them by express. I will try to ascertain where Bob [i.e., Sgt. Robert W. Taylor, Co. E, 10th Kentucky Cavalry] is and write to him. Give my love to sisters & brothers and all my relations & friends. Tell them all to write soon to your affectionate son

Gibson Taylor