[Undated and No Location, end of sentence, has not written in a long time, had been concerned about being wounded]

“& Rest asured [sic] that I have not forgotten you & the little ones Because you did not hear from me sooner than this the most that I cared about it was I might get wounded & then it might Be a long time Before you heard from [sic-missing ‘me’] But I must Come to a Close Give my love to mother & all at home & to Sarah graff & all enquireing [sic] friends take good care of the little ones & your self may the Blessing of heaven attend you all Untill [sic] we meet again write soon

From you Husband Ever Untill [sic] Death with love good By Untill [sic] you hear from me again your & yours only

Sergt P.L. Dumont”