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Staunton, Va, March 26, 1862

Dear Mother; I now take this opportunity to write to you again, to let you know how I am getting on. I feel some better than I have felt for some time. I reckon though that I am poorer than ever you saw me in my life. It will take me some time to get as fat as I was when I left Rockbridge. I hope though it will not be long before I can go to my reg- iment and there stay.

We left Woodstock Hospit- al Sunday (16) and came on the cars to Mt. Jackson, at which place we [stayed-crossed out] staid until the 20, when we left and came to Harrisonburg and staid all night.

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We came on the stage from Mt. Jackson to Staunton. We got to Staunton the 21 inst. I am now in Staunton Hospital, but as soon as I get able I am going back to the regiment.

I cannot tell you anything about what our army is doing. I do not know what it is doing. It is rumoured at this place that Jackson has had a fight, but how true it is I cannot say. You know more about Jackson’s army now I reckon than I can write you. If Jackson has had a fight, you will hear all about it before you get this.

I have not re-enlisted yet.

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I wrote home when I was at Woodstock; but I have not received a letter from home since I was at Winches- ter and will not get one before I can get to the Reg., without [?] stay at this place sometime yet.

I would be glad for you to write to me imme- diately after you get this. Direct your letter to Staun- ton, Va., Staunton Hospital, 21 Reg. of Va. Vols., and if I am not in the hospital the letter will be sent on to to me. Give my love to all, and accept a portion for yourself.

W. M. Rawlings

To M. A. G. R.