1861 Aug[ust] 7 Centerville [Virginia]

My Darling Wife –
I have received
from Gen Jackson the appointment
to act as his aid and wish you
to send my uniform coat & pant” by
Rollins Kahle or some one of
our men which ever comes
first. Switser is just leaving
& I have not time to write more
Yours With Much love
E F Paxton

[The above letter does not appear in Civil War Letters of General Frank “Bull” Paxton.]

MSS 2165