Dearest one--
Nothing new to
write. I received the pistol
sent by Bro R. yesterday--
& was highly gratified at his
thoughtfulness. I shall be happy
to use it till he wants it.
If mine arrive from Kansas-
(the two small ones) tell him
to kee them till I return--
No news yet of the horses
Kisses to the dear ones-
I go in a moment to squadron
drill
Most affectionately
J.E.b. Stuart
MSS 11576
Flora Cooke Stuart was the daughter of Philip St. George Cooke, a U.S. Cavalry officer and native Virginian who remained loyal to the Union. J.E.B. Stuart had officially resigned from the U.S. Army four days previously on May 14.
See J.E.B.'s letter written from Fort Wise, Kansas Territory, 1861 January 11, on his reasons for staying with the South.
MSS 11576
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