Johnsons Island Ohio

Sept 22^nd 1864

My dear wife-

I have risen early this morning to prepare this for you, before the mail goes out. We are allowed to write twice a week- Mondays, & Thursdays; & as I could not afford to wait till Monday I write you today. I have nothing of news to write- except that things look a little more like exchange than they ever have. A few days ago, 40 sick [prisoners] were sent off, & the surgeons are examining for an other batch of the same sort. I almost wish I were sick & yet I rejoice in in my unusual good health. The prisoners here generally are in good health. Capt Snead & my self are rooming together this winter & think will be able to defy the cold if we have to remain. He is a fine fellow & am much attached to him. I, & snead wrote to Gen. Write [Maj. Gen. Ambrose R. Wright] to get us exchanged; but heard soon after that he had left the Brigade let me know. I wrote you that, Miss Emma had maried oue C W Higgins. Let the boys know. She has not written me since her marriage, tho I heard from her the other day. All were well then. Tell Palmer father wants to know why he does not write. I have a nice little book, & Knife for him. Maj. Wilson I hear has been sent to Charleston. He has some things for you. Yrs, & Sons likeness never reached me, I suppose for want of common honesty. Give sister & all my love. Let Ma know I am well. Kiss Son for me. Yr devoted husband- Stephen Alfestus Corker Capt 3^rd Geo Reg. Infy & Prisoner war

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