Washington, D. C.
May 29, 1863
Dear Father:
I write once more just to let you know that I am well, for we have no news here except what you have. All the boys are well as usual.
I have got my pictures very neatly bound, but I do not know when I will have an opportunity of sending them home. Judge Pettis of Meadville was here yesterday.
Gid. Fry’s wife was here a day or two since—she was on her way to the Army of the Potomac where Gid is. Everybody is on the “qui vive” in regard to the siege of Vicksburg. No doubt is entertained of the ultimate success of Grant.
The days are very warm and sultry now and the dust rises in clouds.
Having nothing at all to write I will close.
Yours Affy. Jas.
How did the children like their presents?
Next posting: June 11, 2063
Jonathan E. Helmreich
College Historian
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA 16335