Richmond, June 6th, 1862
Genl J. H. Cocke
Bremo Bluff
Dr. Sir:
We wrote you by last
mail, and since then have shipped per
Boat "Jenny Steptoe" (the "Mary Kirk" having left the
Basin a day earlier than we expected) the nails
ordered, and sent to Edmond's packet office, to
go by the next boat, a few papers of black tea, from a
parcel we had reserved for family use--Enclosed
we hand you bill of same---We trust all will
reach you safely---
There is great suffering in our city now,
but the people both here & in the country are
doing much to aid the sick & wounded---
We would call your attention, & the attention
of your neighbours, near the line of the canal,
to the fact that an arrangement has been made
with lock keepers to receive & forward by packet,
supplies for sick & wounded soldiers--Vegetables of
all kind, butter, chickens, old linen & bedding
are much needed. Any packages directed to
the "Army depot Q.M.C.A." will be deposited at
Edmond's packet office on arrival--The committee
appointed for the purpose will distribute such supplies
promptly & where most needed--
Yours very Truly
John N. Gordon & Son
MSS 640
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