p.

My last news from McAllaster was
dated June 2d.; I do not see why he
does not write, as he must have a
plenty of time. I cannot see the
object of Perley's sending for Citizens
& paying them such wages; it
seems to me it is wronging the Sol-
diers, who are doubtless equally as good
nurses, [underline]some[/underline] of them, at least & who are now
serving for $13.00 per. mo. & when detailed, as nurses, need
receive only $20.00 " " while James writes that he offers
$50.00 per. mo to those who have been staying at
home & I almost think not [underline]enlisting[/underline] because
they were [underline]afraid[/underline]. I do not like it if they want
to go to Richmond, let them [underline]enlist[/underline], as they will
[underline]need[/underline] to, by the time Vt. has raised 4 more
Regts. How does Mower get along?

I am getting tired and must close.
Please write soon & tell the news.
Direct as before. Give my love to all
How is Uncle Timothy now?

Very Truly

Thy loving Son

W. B. Stevens

To R. B. Stevens.