The Front  April 2nd 1865

In addition to what I have writ

ten (as I did not send the letter as

quick as was intended)  I would say

that the papers have a great deal

to say of peace but ? know not

about it yet but hope it may soon come  

We were drawn into line of battle 

twice now yesterday at 3.o.clock and

this morning at 4.  this morning we

were marched towards the James River

or to our right where there was heavy

fighting done.  The canse of it was

our men took the rebel picket line

yesterday the time we were drawn out

first.  This morning they wanted to

retake it and owl Brigade was called

out as a reserve.  But our advance

line was pretty enough for them

and we were not needed so we were

sent Back to our quarters.  but are