Batelfied Near Fredrick
  Vir   Dec 15. 62
	        Dear Childe
<del>I have</del>  		&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I have Just time
to say that I am well we
ware under fire of the Enemey
Guns all day day before
yesterday lost seven men
and a few wounded are
[ling?] on the batelfield
yet but have not dun
mutch to day
yours with strong
    &nbsp; regarde
		&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A G Peck