Chattnooga Tenn
		the
	   June   1    1864
Dear Sister I recd your letter
                                             th
yesterday bearing date may 21
I was Glad to hear that
you were all well and I
hope when you get these
few lines that they will
find you all still in good
health I am quite unwell
at present but I think that
I will come around all
right again in a few days
I have not got the Box yet
my Descriptive list did
not come so I did not
get any pay the last pay
Day you take all of the
wheat on your place
and use it untill I come
home and take all of

the wheat on the Gates
place and use it when
you write to me again
tell me who is working
your Place the Boys that
come from around there
are all well I want you to
write to me as soon as you
get this and let me know
what is going on there if
I dont get any better I will
send you another letter
in a day or two no more
at present but I remain
your Brother Truly
	Solomon Hardenberg

To Catherine Baker
	& Family