1861 Nov[ember] 25 Centreville

Dear Jennie

I suppose you have decided
that I have given up my plans & taken a
place up here in the Army. But although the cir-
cumstancial[sic] evidence is pretty strong, such is
not the case, as I have just returned from a
visit undertaken with a view to procure a
pass, I think that with thro the kindness of
Mr Banks & Capt Daponté I have succeeded,
or will succeed in a few days. I have told
no one the nature of my business except Mr. Banks
to whom I told the whole affair before leaving
C-ville.

Major Barbour has not yet returned, but
is expected in a day or two. I think he will
come just as I get through my business & then
Willie & I will come down together

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Capt. Daponté told me a few minutes ago,
that he thought you ought to make a battle
flag for Genl. Beauregard. The Genl. he says
took as much trouble as any one to make your
visit here agreeable and feels a little hurt that
Sister Hettie & Carrie should have made flags
for Genls. Johnston & Van Dorn, & that none of
you should have made one for him. I told
the Captain that i would write to you t his
evening & represent to you the state of the case,
and ask you to make one immediately if not
sooner & send it up. As I write Genl Johnston's
waves magnificently across the street, in full
view from the window of the room in which
I sit, the occasion is a grand review of the
whole army. I saw Van Dorn's review yesterday.
It was a grand affair.

Jim Clarke was up here yesterday, just over
from Baltimore, he brought us a letter from
Ma, which I enclose, it is pretty down

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hearted I think. she writes for you all to
return. I doubt your ability to go home
but on this subject we well talk when we
get to Charlottesville. Love to Sister Hetty.
Good-bye, your attached brother
Jno. B. Cary

Counsellor has gone down to Richmond.

Miss Jennie M. Cary
care of Mrs. S. S. Carr
University of Virginia

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