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Sept. 14th 64 — 1 P.M.

I opened my letter to say that we remain all well. We have orders to move to Atlanta to-morrow morning;¹ so, if they are not countermanded, we will be probably located in or near the city by this time to-morrow.

I intended to write to Bro. Tom but neglected it. I find I have to be very sparing of envelopes, as I have only a very few left & no way of obtaining more. As soon as I can get some money, I will get you to send me 100; by leaving the end open, the postage will not be much. I want the best. A very inferior article costs 50 cts per pack here, & just now they cannot be obtained.

The paymaster will arrive at Atlanta to-day or to-morrow, & we will probably be paid within ten days.² I have not heard from my Leave of Absence yet. The weather is very pleasant to-day. I presume we will get no mail until to-morrow. Remember me kindly to all. With much love, I remain, as ever,

Your affectionate Husband
J. F. Culver

1. The 1st Brigade would rejoin the Third Division in Atlanta. The 2d and 3d Brigades had been in the city for almost two weeks. One regiment would remain at the Chattahoochie Railroad Bridge to protect the supply depots. O. R., Ser. I, Vol. XXXIX, pt. II, p. 382. [↩]
2. General Sherman on September 11 learned that the paymasters had arrived in Nashville and would be joining his “army group” as soon as funds were available. He suggested that his troops be paid “in great part in checks on New York.” O. R., Ser. I, Vol. XXXIX, pt. II, pp. 358-59. [↩]