Letter from W. R. Abbot to William D. Stuart, 1862

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Letter requests recommendation to enter the Confederate Army and family news.

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English.

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Confederate States of America

Dear Mr. Stuart,

If Frank had been successful I would not myself apply, but I suppose his application is pretty securely pigeon holed & he will never hear from it, though Tom Harris is now in the city & a member of the Military Committee of Congress.

I saw Aunt F. last night and she and the children are in good spirits, looking forward to visiting you in Abingdon, in accordance with your letter of recent date. Aunt F. was glad to hear of your being so well & comfortably fixed & perhaps her cheerfulness is only the reflection from your good spirits, as she learns from your letters & others who have seen you.

Ma and the children are pleasantly fixed in Danville & are all very well: Frank was at Orange C. H. when I heard from him, though there is a rumor that his division went down to reinforce Magurder. The sky is brightening. I have not time to write more at present. Hoping to hear from you soon, I remain yours affectionately.

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Correspondence

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