Spotswood Hotel, Richmond, Va.,
April 19, 1865.
My Dear Father:—
To-day completes the fourth year of my efforts to reach Richmond, and I am here. You will have heard that I started for home the 23d of March, but I could not enjoy my visit while such glorious events were in progress, and as soon as I knew that Richmond was ours I came back, hoping to come home to stay in a short time. I arrived here yesterday and go to Petersburg to join my regiment this afternoon, when I will write you more at length.
I found the Libby prison in charge of an old friend of mine, who gave me every facility for exploring its horrors. I visited Jeff Davis’ house (outside). General Ord and family occupy it. I went through the Capitol and have visited the principal places of interest. Relics are scarce. I send a picture of Jeff Davis, which I bought of the artist.
