Dear Kelly I am at home on a [illegible] of 12 days which [illegible] on [illegible] next. But [illegible]. March in a few days to Cumberland [illegible] Gen. Morgan our commander. Have just come from your house when I went to see little Mary. She was not at home, having you on a visit to the [illegible]. She is very well - but has not gained her strength fully. Your [illegible] I there with Mr. [illegible] and will remain until Mr. Kelly comes back I am sorry you have been so [illegible] wounded - but hope by came and attention you may recover. Don't give up - when seen hot wounds an all bad, and seem that an regarded as utterly hopeless - by any surgeon terminated favorably. Much defined upon the patient - Do as the surgeon [illegible], especially in regard to frontier and [illegible]. I would be delighted if I could be then to many you though. Hope your gallantry in that battle will seen for you the proper can from your [illegible]. Sir [illegible] my knee [illegible] regard who ever he may be, and as him form, to see to it that nothing is left undone which ought to be [illegible] from you. Every thing looks well about you [illegible] at home - trees just beginning to bloom - and I [illegible] hope you may live to [illegible] to your home and friends and enjoy their fruit. Our whole population deeply regret you enjoying & [illegible] hope for you [illegible] Yours sincerely Jos G McPhutons