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97th. Regt. P. Vols.
Frunt of Petersburg Virginia
July 27th 1864.


Dear Sir.


I am sorry to have to inform you of your son George geting wounded yesterday July the 26th.  him and I was [was] walking together when he got wounded and I went to the hospitable with him and saw his wound dressed  it was not dangours I dont think.  and when I left him he was in good spirits and wished me to write to you.


I herd from him to day.  he was rather better and had gon to Fort Monroe Virginia.  he will be taken good care of thare-- for thair is some more of our company wounded thair and they speek well of the hospitable and of the care that is taken of them.


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I think I have told you all that I need at presant. for I am in hopes that you will be able to here from him self before long.


I will now close by saying George belonged to the same company as I do and since it happned I miss his presents very much.


your humble servant
James Hamilton


[envelope]


Mr. Elias Pierce
Wilmington P. V.
Delaware


[stamped] OLD POINT COMFORT AUG 13