April 20, 1863 [Monday]. Camp, near Falmouth, Va.
My Dear Father:
I received yours of 19th instant this morning.
I’m glad to hear that Ma is getting better and hope she will be entirely well very soon.
I’m glad you spoke to Governor Cannon to get me on duty within the State. You also said in it that you would get him to speak to the Secretary of War next time he visits the Capitol. If he requests the Secretary to get me on some “Fancy” duty I’m sure he would do it as he needs Regular officers for dispersing and mustering duty.
On Saturday we were reviewed by the Major General of the Swiss Army who is on a visit to this Country for the purpose of observing the coming summer campaign.
Some ten or twelve days ago the president reviewed the whole Army. He looked very well. I believe his wife accompanied him but I didn’t see her.
Give my love to all…..and write soon…..Your son, Wm. J. Fisher
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