10th January 1862
Washington

My Dearest and Beloved Family,

We have arrived here at Washington some two days past. The weather is 
very harsh and not unlike winter at Saginaw. The men are, for the most 
part in good health and of high spirit. Our journey from Michigan was 
very long, taking some four months. The good citizens of states we passed 
through were kind and accomodating with food and other items.

I have had a very bad dream on several occassions now. I dream that we 
are in the fighting and across the battle field I see Uncle Earl of 
Kentucky firing his musket at me. I know that our kin who are in the 
south will be somewhere upon these torn and bleeding fields. I pray that 
we must not confront each other. 

I must close for now as the courier is set to ride. Please take care of 
each other until I can return.

                                 I am yours in love and trust,
                                 Major Robert W. Farrar
                                 7th Michigan Volunteers

P.S. Angelica my grandaughter, you must help in all ways that you can,
and please, pray for grandpa.