Jan 3rd, 1862 [Friday]. Washington, D. C.
My Dear Father:
Since I last wrote I have been removed from the Second to the Eighth Infantry. They moved me from the 2nd to the 8th. When my Company was here in the city doing duty, I immediately made application to Gen. Porter to join my Regiment. I haven’t heard from him yet but hope to get orders in a few days to join my Company.
We had a very large fire here a few days ago. In which two hundred and sixteen horses were burned.
I was at the President’s house yesterday and shook hands with him. I also saw Mrs. Lincoln who stood by the President.
I went to the Capital this morning but they were doing nothing so I came away as a matter of course.
If you see Uncle John’s boys soon tell them I’m looking for that letter very patiently.
Please answer this letter very soon for I want to hear from home.
Your affectionate Son, Wm J. Fisher
Direct your letters to Headquarters Battalion, 8th Infantry. WJF
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