[Letter]: 1862-12-26 from Joseph to Mother

1862 December 26 from Joseph D. Richardson (Washington D.C.) to Mother re: he wrote her on Sunday and expected a reply but the mail carrier came and “no letter for Jos.” It is awe full down here since came back from home. He does not know what to do with himself thinking of the nice time at home and good things to eat. He and the company had 17 turkeys, four chickens, two ducks and Mrs. Lenkin? sent apples, pies and cakes and they had a feast but then it was not home. He says to tell Father that he is looking for a job for him - there is one as a watchman for $30 a month and his board if that will suit him he should let Joseph (Strock) know, he will see if he can get him a better one. Tell Charley that he has not been able to do anything for him yet. Asks to give his respects to all the boys and girls and love to Aunty and hopes she is well. Give “my boy plenty of Milk punch. No more except my love all of you from your boy Jo.” [envelope 3 cent stamp cancelled 27 1862 Washington D.C., red and blue seated figure of woman leaning on red striped shield UNION addressed Mr. Wm. Richardson Beverly Burlington Co. N.J.]