Nashville May 10th 1863
	Dear Mother
	It is some time since
I heard from you or since I 
have written to you
but I have been so
busy please Excuse me
	I have only time 
to write that I am well
& which will do as well
I suppose as a long letter
	It is now near Eleven
Oclock and I must go to
bed
	Remember me often
	Yours as Ever
	E f. Holmes