Feb 28, 1862. Worked in the garden in the morning. Burrel carried cotton to Mr Priests, had a little trouble with the negroes.

[Rebecca] Feb 28, 1862. A fine day – Sew all day.

[Winston Stephens to Octavia Stephens]

                                                                                                Enterprise Feb 28, 1862

My Dear Wife

                You see we are on the St Johns once more, I received orders at Smyrna last night & to night I am here - My Orders are to divide the company into detachments & station them at various places that I may think best & watch the river, & not allow the enemy to come up the river & surprise the party at Smyrna.  I shall station some at Volusia & some at Welaka & as I am boss I think I shall stay near Welaka - I suppose I will be home in less than two weeks - I have not received any letters from you yet, but suppose when the Waggon arrives I shall have one - Do send me a letter by the boat Monday - it is late & you must accept a short letter & I will write you a longer one next time - I am feeling tired as I rode from Dunlawton yesterday to Smyrna & from there to this place today.  Give much love to Mother & boys & accept lots for yourself & Dear Rosa. 

                                                                                                Your Aff husband               

                                                                                                Winston Stephens