It was only the running about that caused it.

I won't have to run again as I have a horse now and there will be no more ambushes and moreover we have 12,000 men around us-- Being together that way in a tight place has made us all friends and I guess I'll stick to the regiment.

Send this to dear Mother and tell her I was not born to be killed.

I ought to tell you more of the charming side of the life--we are all dirty and hungry and sleep on the ground and have grand talks on every subject around the headquarters tent.

I was never more happy and content and never so well.