I am glad you have formed a boy's company.

It is very desirable that the elements of military science should be understood even by boys, since upon them must soon devolve the defense of their country from any blows that may be directed against her, whether by foes from within or enemies from abroad.
"The coming season will be a busy one with you.

When you receive this letter it will be about time for you to begin to plow whatever land is to be planted.

As I suggested in my first letter from camp, I should like you to devote some space-perhaps half an acre-to the culture of onions.

We find them very useful for promoting health in the army.