Nov 20th 1861 [Wednesday], Washington, D.C.
Dear Father
I received yours of 12th a few days ago and also one of same date from Uncle John’s boys.
I am still attached to the 2nd infantry, although I applied for permission to join my own Regiment more than a week ago. I heard this morning that they are to leave soon for Leavenworth City. I hope I shall get orders to join before that time because if they go out to Kansas I want to go with them. But if we do make a move of that kind I’ll write immediately and let you know.
There is a grand review going on over the river today. Most of the officers have gone over. There are thirty-two thousand troops to be reviewed.
To answer Ma’s inquiries on how I live, I live at a private house and pay thirty dollars a month for my meals only. I have quarters assigned to me by the government. I pay five dollars per month to a black boy for fixing up my rooms and one dollar per day for washing. Put all together it amounts to about forty or forty five dollars per month just to live.
Write soon give my love to the family.
Your affectionate son, W. J. Fisher
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