Letter Describing Florida Brigade's Retreat from Gettysburg, 1863

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She was something like one that was talking to another of our men _______ [?] around and wanted to know when the "ravishing" would commence - These are the tales the boys report. I employed myself eating chicken I seriously do not think the set [?] of chickens was left in the part through which we passed.

Love to all the folks - Kiss Hain [?] Amanda & Mother for me - God bless you my dear wife. I am tired out - so you must excuse this. God bless you - Good bye

Your husband
Council