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Camp Near Rapidan Rivir

Feby. 25th/64

Dear Sister

Your letter was received last night, And I was happy to hear that you are all well, And going it on the [Hop?]. I am still [Hoping?] around myself and will continue to for ten months longer If some Johney doesnt take a fancy to [Hop?] around me. But he will have to [Hop?] lively and make good that old Hymn that used to be sung in the days of my childhood ["viz"?] I chased the D--- round the stump and give him a kick at every jump [etc] You say you got the "Fac. Simile" of myself, but you did not tell me how it looked, I dont think they are very good pictures. If they aint, send them out here. I can sell them to the Rebs as portraits of the man that couldnt get warm. I suppose Aunt Margt is well. I aint going to send a word to her for not remembering me. She wont write to me Nor she wont send a word. All right I wont ["daunce"?] any more crowd drills with her, When this cruel war is over.

I havent any news except that we are lying in the extreme front and have the pleasure of being rousted out these cold nights by the Pickets. We are in winter quarters and are very comfortable. Give my love to all the folks And i remain

Yours

AJWeeks