Letter to Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson), 1853

Containers:

Box 1, Folder 51

Scope and content:

Written from Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia. Letter regards the springs and general news.

Language:

English

Other descriptive data:

Rockbridge Alum Springs

My Dear Sister,

Say to Dr. Bosworth that I saw John yesterday, and that he was well with the exception of a sore leg. I asked him if he had written home, and he said that he had not done so, that he did not wish to, because of his leg being sore. I advised him to write and say nothing about his leg as it would be better to let them hear from him, though he should say nothing in respect to this. His leg did not appear to trouble him much, he was going about the encampment and did not appear much lame. He told me that he would write. If you should say anything to the Doctor about John's leg, tell him to have no concern about it. But probably it would be best to say nothing about the subject of health. I am scarce of paper. Tell Miss Eliza that she must be on the look out for something in relation to me, and in reference to which she called my attention.

Your brother,

Say to Doctor Bosworth that I did not hand in the list for John, because of its having already been done.

Subjects:

Correspondence

Places:

Rockbridge Alum Springs (Va.)

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