He writes of awaiting examination by the surgeon and travelling to New York the previous day. He reports that he hopes to be able visit home soon and that the regiment was rapidly growing in number.
New Haven [CT] Sep 2/d 1862
Dear Wife, I thought I would write you a few lines to let you know that I am still among the land of the living. I cannot tell whether I shall be home tomorrow night or not, if I should you will see me as well as the letter.
We have not been examined by the Surgeon yet but I understand he is going to commence with our company tomorrow. I was down to N. York yesterday but did not have time to see Aimira as I did not get away from New Haven until 10 o'clock and started for N. Haven at ½ past of. I think it is likely that my duties will require me today here, for a few days but as soon as I can, I shall come home to see you and the children. The regiment is fast filling up but we donot [E. His typical form of do not or don't] know how long we shall remain here. Give my Love to the Children and tell them to be good and accept my Love for yourself.
J. D. Bishop
Address to J. D. Bishop Care of Capt. Jenkins 23d Reg. C. V.
