Head Quarters Detacht 10 Mich Infy
		Soldiers Rest No 2
			Nashville, Tenn.
				April 30 1864
Dear Mother
		We reached this place Sunday
last.  had a good trip were provided with good
Coach Cars as far as the Ohio River.  from there
we came in Box or Freight Cars.
	My health is good that Cough that had
troubled me for so many months has nearly 
deserted me, yet its shadow is at times visable
much to my annoyance.
	The [3rd Regt?] started for the front Wednesday
morning were obliged to go afoot, as transportation
could not at that time be obtained by so doing
they will probably avoid a fight, for it is
evident that our action is near at hand.
	The reason of my being here is because I
chose not to march to Chattanooga consequently was
left in charge of the Regimental property.  am to 
conduct the same safely to C-- by Rail or otherwise
as best I can.
	I have written to Fred, & Augustus, this 
week.  Do not expect to hear from me again very
soon as my time will be all employed in Official
duty,  for a period after our arrival at Chattanooga
	We expect to start Tuesday or Wednesday

next.
	Should there be any mail there for me
please forward as per address
			hear from
		Hoping to ^ you soon  I remain
				Ever Your son,
				Ed. F. Holmes
Address}			10th Regt Mich Veteran Inf [page torn]
				1st Brig. and 2nd Div 14th [NC?]
					Chattanooga  Tenn
For
Mrs N. J. Holmes