July 27th 1862 [Sunday].
My Dear Father:
I received yours of 24th June last night.
Our camp is in sight of the James River boarding on a stream of water called Herring Creek. The creek has a bank lined with beautiful oak and maple trees. When we pitch our tents the first thing to do is to build a large boarder in front for shade.
We will probably make a move in a few days but where I can’t say. When we move we will not be allowed to carry any tents or cot beds. I don’t think any other Division with the exception of ours have received any such orders and I’m inclined to think that we are to be sent up the River or somewhere else to try and take some fort or battery that the Reb’s have planted to annoy our transports.
I got half dozen peaches today the first I’ve seen this year and an apple or pear I haven’t seen.
I am at present commanding a company of the 2nd Infantry which will be here after or, that is as long as I’m in command I am entitled to ten dollars per month in addition to my present pay.
Capt. Layton is with his Regiment encamped about one hundred yards from us.
Did you buy the postage on Peninsular News? There had been an order from the Post Office Department requiring all postage on papers for the army to be paid.
I suppose you have plenty of apples and peaches now.
I should like to be home a few days to enjoy the fruit as well as a little quiet.
I have nothing else to write at present so I’ll close.
Direct as before. My love to all.
Your son, W. J. Fisher
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