Camp at Suffolk va
			May 6th /63

Mr Thomas.
	Dear Sir
	    I received your letter last
evening and was glad to know that
you are well. but sorry to hear of Alfs
Sickness. I am very well at present and
as to your Son that is Sick here. I am glad
to inform your that he is Some better &
the doctor thinks he will be all right yet.
he does not like the idea of having them
broke out on his face for fear they will
disfigure it but I dont think they will
the rebels have retreated from this place
they commenced on last Saturday to retreat
we have captured at least ten hundred
prisoners since they left. the company
is Still in north carolina Scouting  . 
well there is nothing more at present
give my respects to all friends. David
S. [illegible in original] Sends his kindest regards to you
also C. W. Mackey no more gud bye.
I remain with respect. yours Truly
		Milton Strattan
		Band 11th Pa cavalry
		Suffolk va.