Letter from James to Mother, January 17, 1864#

Point Isabel, Texas — January 17, 1864

Dear Mother,

In my last letter I informed you that the Paymaster had made his appearance and as an evidence of it I enclose a ten dollar bill. I have no time today to write any more but will write in a few days. An Agent of Adams Express is here and will leave in an hour. I will send $190.00 by him, making $200, which Pa will put in the Bank to my account. You will take out and keep for your own use five dollars a week hereafter, commencing from the 1st day of January 1864.

I enjoy excellent health. No signs of the enemy or no prospects of moving away.

I received a letter from home the day before yesterday. Remember me to all my friends.

Yours Affectionately,

James D. Wade

1st Lieut Comdg F Co

16 Regt. C.d.A.

2nd Division 13 Army Corps

[On reverse:]

J.M. Wade

183 South 6th Street

near 7th Street

Williamsburgh