Lieut. Robert S. Edwards
48th Reg^t N. Y. S. Volunteers

Dear Robin

     Such a jolly little girl — and Nellie & her babe doing as nicely as possible —
     Catherine Shepherd Edwards born on the 24 May 1862. The rest of her history is blank, she is healthy sleeps well, & has a good appetite, and a quiet temper (so far as shown). She has blue eyes, large & dark, long limbs, is well made and rounded, but not fat —
     For further particulars refer to Fanny's letters descriptive of her eldest hope, as I presume one baby is pretty much like another.—
     By the last mail I received thro'

Annie your letter giving an account of your duty at that half submerged place Jones' island — There was something very touching in the account of that letter from his wife which one of your soldiers handed you — I do not think either you or he will run away —
     I see the good cause goes bravely on Burnside had taken Newbern, Beaufort, & Macon at the last accounts Soon we shall hear I suppose of a great battle near Richmond as Jeff. Davis & crew can hardly abandon their capital without a fight — What a noble address McCellan made to his troops on taking the personal command of the army of the Potomac —
     There is not anything new to tell you here, dear fellow you Know how my heart goes with you Lately of course "baby & her mama" have mostly occupied my thoughts

I have just come from Nellie's room she is sleeping with Katie at her side and a very pleasant sight they are Nellie has gotten along wonderfully well and has not the drawn pale look which I recall in our dear mother's face when Annie was born — The doctor says that next week he thinks Nellie may see her friends as yet only Ned & Miss Herrmann have been admitted —
     The last news from Frank was not very favorable I trust the next may be better. Her little girl is just to a day three months older than ours.
     Keep a place in your heart Rob. for my little one. Some of these days she shall hear about you & get to know you if she lives before she sees you — Good bye for so long

Lovingly yours
Ogden —

5 June

Yesterday Nellie sat up to dinner with me for the first time — Baby grows & is a great pet of mine already — I can keep her quiet & dandle her famously and she will pull my whiskers & smile in my face —
     By a ship from Cal^a we have dates up to the 4 April but no news of importance I see that Fort Pulaski was reported as closely invested and suppose you must have been around there in spots yourself Take care of yourself dear boy. In a great hurry

Yours affectionately
Ogden E. Edwards