Alexis Clements. A mail pioneer. University of Virginia 17 U.S. Infantry Fort Preble Portland Me. Oct. 15, 1862 Dear Friends at home, I am well at present and hope these few lines will find you the same. I guess you have forgotten me. I have not heard from you and I have seen letters come from Flint in 3 days. Our letters come right to the fort and are distributed here. I begin to think there has been some unfair play at the office here as I sent 5 dollars by mail and have no