Feb 9th (1864) 

Dearest Aunt, 

I am again seated for the purpose of writing to you for I am lonely and feel like talking with you although I believe I do not owe you a letter and perhaps you may think I am writing oftener than there is need of.

We are still in or near the same place that we were when l wrote you last and we are now comfortably encamped with the probability of our remaining here for some time to come. We have have been pretty busy fixing up our quarters for the past two weeks and we have got them in good order and almost as comfortable as so many log Houses would be. The weather is beautiful here and we enjoy it very much. I never felt better in my life than I do now. lt is so healthy here that we can hardly help feeling well although many do not take care of themselves as they ought. How good God is! This thought often comes to mind as I see how my comrades as well as myself are often kindly preserved in our ways of folly. I am thankful that I have not much longer to remain in this wicked place. Not that I am tired of doing my duty as a Soldier in the least, but I long to live in quiet once more. If I am preserved through the remainder of my term of service I shall try and settle down in some place and live steadily and get me a Home if possible of my own. Who is helping Uncle this winter with the work? I wish he would write to me. I should be so glad to hear from him. I often long to hear from some of the friends and a letter never seemed half as precious as it does here in the Army. How is Mr Burdick and cousin Sarah this winter? Please give my best respects to them when you see them. There is much more I would write but cannot now. With much love to Uncle and yourself I remain as ever, 

Your Affectionate Nephew,

Covell. (Woods) 

P.S. I believe I told you in some of my other letters that I had been promoted to a Sergeant. Please write soon as convenient. 

Love Covell 

Address

Sergt Alfred "C" Woods Co E, 62nd regt. N.Y.S.Vols. Via Washington D.C. 

Letters of Alfred Covell Woods. 

Contributed by J. Tierney