Columbia, S. C., Aug. 6, 1864.
Dear Father, —We arrived here yesterday. Am perfectly well. We are treated quite well here. I think we shall remain here for some time. Please write Lieutenant Lipp, my adjutant, and ask him to have my valise, bedding and baggage, and any papers belonging to me that he may find, sent on home. I wish my horses to remain with the regiment under the charge of my servant, Loud.
Love to all the family.
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P.S. Please send me a 20-pound sterling bill of exchange. It is the safest and best way of sending money. Make it payable to my order. Try and send it through Major Anderson of General Foster’s staff. I know him and think he would be able to get the money to me quicker than any one else. General Foster is in command at Hilton Head.
We are in the jail at Columbia, S. C., and have very fair quarters and are well treated.
