1862 February 20 Lynchburg, Va.

Lynchburg 20th Febry 1862
My Dear Sir
Your favor 17th was recd. last evening enclosing a letter
from John – he makes a graceful retreat, just what I expected; a noble
Boy he is and you have good cause to be proud of him – his zeal for the
Cause run a little ahead of his judgment for a while,- I hope Major
Mason is the right sort of man & officer – you can find out no doubt –


Observe what you say about Abram in regard to a re-organization
and Concur with you mainly – I had written him after weighing the matter
well that I thought he had but reinlist, and be governed by Circumstances
as to his future action, - This morning I note in the paper an advertisement
of his Cap’ calling for recruits for the Hosp – We have many rumours
pro & Con in regard to two Armies in the West, which to believe cant tell,
hope something cheering will turn up soon either in the way of recognition
or Victory at Nashville, - About your bond to Johnson I apprehend
no difficulty, the bond was assigned by Johnson to Bass and I paid
Bass the Interest on same to 1st Febry and Pass so receipted on the bond,
you seem to think Johnson Collected the Interest, if I said any thing to
bring you to that Conclusion it was a mistake of mine
I will take Care of John’s letter for you Yours Very Truly
L.C Wanwock [?]
P. S. I saw Mrs. Daniel, shopping in the Street this morning
and she reported herself & Mrs. Cabell well – Sarah is
well, & she & Carrie write a line to you – Yours. L. C. W.

[transcription by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

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