1865-08-01_Letter-A_Alvord_to_MyDear

[letterhead] War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Washington, Oct 1^st, 1865.

My Dear

It is Sabbath evening, but I must write a word. We were de-tained over night in Phila & reached here at 9^oC last evening. Mrs Howard & the children tired enough—She looks blue today as she goes over this great dirty house, The Gen'l charges homesick-ness upon her. Dont wonder.

Have heard today, at the new Cong'l Ch. or one wh. they hope will be new Rev Mr. Johnson, formerly of Bowdoin St. Ch. Boston—He is now Pastor of the new Congl Ch in Baltimore—Good sermon. Am well as usual—Hope you all are. Shall have work enough at the office tomorrow

Love J. W. A.

Mond Morng

Pleasant but cool Our young men are complaining of Chills—One has fever & ague—I shall take care

Dont find George yet Go south with Gen'l Howard D. V. in about a week. Will write again of course

J. W. A.