Bishop writes of cold in camp, needing indian rubber blankets and of boredom.
Camp Terry New Haven [CT] October 10th 1862
Dear Wife,
Not having much to do I thought I would write a few lines.
I do not think there is much probability of my getting my position in this Regt. as I think that the Col. Will stick to his other man. We are going to have a Cold Storm I hope we shall have our indian Rubber Blankets weighed out to us so that we can keep dry. There is no immediate prospect of our getting our clothing. The 27th Rgmt. have got their clothing and it is thought that they will be ordered away first. It is rather dull work for me as I donot have anything to do.
You must do the best you can with the children. I think it is likely that we shall draw the 50 dollar Bounty before we leave here if we do it will be so much saved. Kiss the children for me and take one for your self. You must write as often as you can find time and you must tell Eddy that I want him to be a good boy and obey his mother. Give my respects to the Family and accept my love for yourself
Joseph D. Bishop
