Corinth Mississippi

Saturday morning, Oct 18^th, 1862

I wrote a note in Nancy’s letter telling you that I would write to you that night, but I had to write away at the books till late, so that I could not write to you.  I will try to write to you tomorrow in answer to yours of the 9^th.

Our Company moved yesterday to Rienzi.  My mare had got loose and I stayed here to look for her.  I can’t find her.  I will start to the Company as soon as the mail gets in (at 10 o’clock) so that I can take it down.  It may bring me another letter from you, I hope it will.

I received this letter from Mrs. Ballard yesterday morning and have answered it.  You will perhaps get my letter that I will wrote tomorrow before you get this note, as it will be Saturday before hers gets to the office and if nothing happens, you will get mine Thursday or Friday evening.

My health is good.  Weight 154 pounds.  How much do you weigh.

William A. Smith