[conclusion of letter by E. F. Paxton]

Jany 27
Yesterday I concluded after writing this to
come to town and get Comfortable
quarters as I felt much inclined to chills
I slept pretty well last night and
this morning am not suffering any pain
I hope to be well in the course of a few days
Should I get worse I will write tomorrow

[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

General Elisha F. “Bull” Paxton, University of Virginia alumnus and Confederate general, commanded the 27th Virginia Infantry and later the 1st “Stonewall” Brigade at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.

MSS 2165