Johnson’s Island Ohio

December 1^st 1864

My Dear Wife-

Altho I wrote you not long ago, I will do so again, as I think it doubtful whether it reached you. I have no news with which to cheer you, but it is consolation, after so long an imprisonment, that in a climate to which I am unused to be still able to announce to you, my fine, excellent health. I am indeed, in as good health as I could posibly desire. All I wish for, is liberty, & the priviledge of rejoining you- the best, & dearest woman in the world, at least to me. When you write tel me all about Son. How much does he weigh? Is his hair black? What is the name of his dog, with which he hunts Rabbits? Tell him when I come I will bring him a nice one, & a gun, & learn him how to shoot. I forgot to tel you that yr letter of the 11^th Oct. via Port Royal S.C. has reached me. I was delighted to get it. I expect you all are much exercised now in consequence of Army movements [?]. I need not say how much I would give to be with you. I read a dispatch to day, which said Hill’s Corps had gone to Ga, & so the old 3^rd is on its own soil. **** I am in receipt of late letters from Mr. Nott. Himself & family are all well. I wrote him that his brother was anxious to hear from him. I hear nothing verry late from Portsmouth. All were well last accounts. I do hope your likeness will reach me this time, I had rather have it than a large sum of Money. I want to see how you, & son look. My heart is there with you. Tell Son he must take good care of you til I come hom. Write me how much you weigh, & what you are engaged in, how you spend your time. Tell Sister I am anxious to see her, & all of you. Give my love to Ma & all. I wrote Ma not long ago. Tell her my health is better than ever. Mr. N. has lent me good woolen underclothes. Kiss Son, & all for me. I send you a few stamps in this. Hope they will reach you. With a loving heart, I am dear yrs. devotedly. Stephen A. Corker- Capt & Prisoner war-

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