1861 Sep[tember] 17 Front Royal [Virginia]

My Dear Richard [B. Buck]

Mr Thomas Petty very kindly took charge
of your boots this morning, I hope
you got them--I send you this eve-
ning by Billy (who pledges himself for
their safe keeping and delivery) your
coat & pants-- The coat is unquestionably
too small--you will have either
to exchange or reject it--as it
would be of no value to you.

I shall make immediate ar-
rangements for an overcoat for you.

If Walter will not want his for
a week or two, will send his to
you--Tell Amos I am just from
his house--All well their & doing
well Greatest Haste
Very Affectionately M.B. B.
Just heard from Walter's Co
One man died Mr. Stephens. All else well

Richard Bayly Buck of the Warren Rifles, Co. B of the 17th Virginia

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