p.

thigh in front and
just below the groin &
one inch outside the
main artery of the leg.
The old "position," [then?[
refers to my[underline]back[/underline] where
I lay [underline]comfortably[/underline], [?]
I was able to walk off
the field; hope soon to
be able to return there.
I expect to go to the [Land-
ing?] to-morrow, and to
Washiington soon; may
be in Vt. in a week; [underline]ex-
pect[/underline] to be. Love to all;
[underline]do not be allarmed[/underline], I am
well and was doing my
[underline]duty[/underline]. Thy loving Son

W. B. Stevens

[upside down:]

Mary S Putnam
E. Montpelier