[Letter]: 1862-04-20 from Joseph to Mother

1862 April 20 from Sargt Jos. D. Richardson (Head Quarters Co. C [E?] Washington D.C. to Mother re: received letter of 17th glad to hear that Aunty is better. He will see what he can do about getting bread and pork for her [Mother]. He and the soldiers had a great time last night for the troops in or around Washington were ordered out and marched over the long Bridge and drew up in battle line and then ordered back and one of the guards shot one of the Secesh [secessionist, a supporter of the Confederacy] and killed him. The “buttons that John Wright bought is for Sis and the large ring for Aunty and the little one for Ellen.” No news to tell. [Letterhead is embossed head of George Washington surrounded by two flags and arch of stars over a spread-wing eagle with red and blue edging. Small note attached “Civil War Letter to compare WWI paper” Envelope dated Apr 21 Washington addressed to Mr. William Richardson Beverly N.J.]