1862 July 12

                              Hospital July 12th 11862

Mrs Mary E. Noland
                            Present
                                       Dear Madam
                                            I recd from you son
the eatables so necessary for my sick.  The bacon
I would have sent you, but disposed of it
yesterday, but expect a fresh supply today &
will certainly send to you tomorrow or Monday
The cow & woman you are so kind as to
offer at present I will decline but should I
need them, will feel no hesitation in asking
you for them.  With many thanks in the name
of the sick and suffering soldiers.

                      I remain respectfully yours
                           C. Hunter Lambert

MSS 6463