1861 Aug[ust] 16 University Va

Dear Cousin

Your two
servants will leave
here tomorrow for
home, after having per-
formed most efficient
and valuable service
to the Hospital. For
this important aid
you have, as you
deserve, our warmest

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thanks, and from
the poor men who
most benefitted by
it, gratitude too deep
for words. May
God reward you &
yours.

Philip made
us a flying visit
on his way to the
seat of war looking
remarkably well, even
though sad from the

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painful parting he
had passed through
at home, otherwise
bright and hopeful.
If his valor is in any
proportion to his good
looks, he will be a
fine addition to our
noble army. That
he may return to you
in safety, & full of
honors, is my earnest
wish. The Dr. left for

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Richmond this morning
on important business.
With kind remembrances
to all around you
I am very truly yours

M[argaret] W Cabell

N[athaniel] F[rancis] Cabell Esqr

[beneath Margaret Cabell's signature N.F. Cabell has written:]

July 17th Martha & Margaret went by the cars to Char-
lottesville to nurse the sick & wounded soldiers.

Aug. 6 Martha came home to see my daughter Betty
who had been taken suddenly ill, but soon
got better & out of danger.

8th Martha returned to Charlottesville.

17th Both returned home.

MSS 38-111