1862 March 13 Madison C H Va

My dear wife

I reached this place last night
& return home to day--In view of the state of my health
& my business demands I employed a substitute
for the war & am therefore not liable to be
called out with the militia--I have an
idea of sending another wagon load over
to Carysbrook or may come down myself as I
wish to see you & your boys very much--Dont feel
uneasy about the condition of affairs, things often
look worse than they really are--With my best love
I remain your attached husband
A.G.G.

Dr. Andrew Glassell Grinnan, 1827-1900

MSS 49