[Letter]: 1863-04-16 from Joseph to Mother

1863 April 16 from Joe [Richardson] (Washington D. C.) to Mother re: supposes she is anxious to hear from him. They are still here all packed and waiting ready to go at a minute notice. Does not know what they keep us waiting so long but supposes it is for boats and believe they are bound for Norfolk as some of the regiment has gone. Write as soon as she receives this letter as he wants to know if she received the money and box. He would have had his photo taken if he had time. Still has his health and all of them are enjoying good health too. When she writes she should direct it as before and if the regiment moves perhaps the letter will be forwarded. “Good bye until you hear from me again. From your boy Joe” [envelope cancelled stamp Washington D.C. Apr 16 addressed to William Richardson Beverly Burlington Co. New Jersey