Camp Moore

Sep 24th, 1861

Dear Brother

Your letter of the 21 is just at hand and is happily received. I began to think that the folks in old Union had forgotten me. This makes eight letters that I have written back to old Union since I arrived here, and your letter is all the answer that I have received. I dont know what's the matter with Starling. I have written him two letters and have rec. no answer. My health is very good at this time though I have been a little sick since I came here. I had a slight attack of the flux last week. The health is tolerable good here at this time. With the exception of diearheer, the boys in our company is all up at this time. There's about 4000 men here.

News come her last night for no more men to leave. Also a report that an attack is expected on N. O. The thirteenth regiment has not yet left here, and I dont reckon they will leave at all. We are drilling every day, and is progressing finely. I am just getting over my home sick, and am well satisfied now, and will remain so if I can keep well. Jord write to me who the candidate are for the state legislature, and how politics are getting in old Union. I must close my short letter, for I have to cook dinner. I wish I had some peas.

Your brother

E. J. Lee

P. S. Direct your letters to Tangipahoa care of Capt. Taylor of the Phoenix Rifles