Camp Jewett Louisville
		October 31st 1862
	Dear Father    I received
your letter about an hour ago
and was very glad to hear
from home this being the
second letter. I am very glad
that I saved you the trip here
by getting well and by writing
to the girls so that you heard
from me. I am quite well now
I have not strength enough
yet to walk over a mile without
resting I am perfectly well
but without strength as I said
I will be glad to get the likenesses
and money I suppose I can get
them tomorrow I will see about
them. Our Col is appointed
   Major Alexander. N. Fowler
from the [crossed out] [fiften] (15) Inda Vols

he is from South Bend Inda
our Sr Col's name is Dehart
I have not learnt where he is
from he has not joined the
Regiment yet.
	I expect to go to Indianapolis
next Monday and remain
a couple of days. Uncle
Barclay Jannie writes me is
going home by the way of
Indianapolis maybe we will
met there.
how do our republican
friends feel after the election
I suppose they feel very
kindly towards you at least
they ought to.
If I get sick that is very sick
I will telegraph to you
give my love to all your
Obedient Son Jas L Cathcart
Chas W Cathcart  Westville Inda