1862 March 4

Parsonage Mar 4th 1862

Dear William

I send Charles for some more bran. Let
him have as much as he may be able to carry in the present
state of the roads. I will have to trouble you again for the loan
of some bags, as I have only four.--

I would like for you to send me a good load of shucks
as soon as you can conveniently.--

I only got home to-day.--I saw yesterday's Dispatch
last night.--A number of citizens in Richmond have been ar-
rested on charge of conspiracy against the C.S., amongst
others Jno M Botts & Mr Stearns the Distiller

A letter from my Brother William brings me the sad news
of the serious illness of my mother. If I do not hear by Thurs-
day morning's mail that she is better, I expect to go up that
evening by the Packet.

I hope Bettie still continues to improve. Cornelia
& Cabell are quite well.
Yours truly
T. F. Martin

P.S. I expect (D V) to preach here to-morrow (Ash Wednesday)

addressed to:

Wm D Cabell Esqr
Norwood

pr Chas


DV or Deo Volente, i.e. God willing
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