Near Stafford C.H., Va Sunday, Apr. 12, 1863

Dear Wife,
It has been cold and stormy here untill 2 or 3 days past which has been quite warm and spring like & reminds me of the warm sugar that is being made up north. We have had two reviews the past week of this Corps of the Army. One by General Howard our new commander & one by father Abraham. The latter created quite a sensation & passed off quite creditably…
John C. Griswold