Richmond May 29th 1862

Dear Mary

                 I found everything gong on well &
was not as tired as I expected to be.  I hope Mr
Packhard is better & do not think he will be very
sick.  there is a great deal of sickness in & near
Richmond, & I think it imprudent in persons
coming here at this time—The M[?]s are full
        I have the interest on the State bank $33–
& put it in the Farmers Bank of Va.  I had a bad
night, & feel very weak this morning–I will look
for the  cotton yarn but fear it is a bad choice
      Hills division has gone up to Jackson & its
thought he will be able to meet Pope when his re
-inforcements join him. The 5th Louisiana leave
today. & if I can see old Forno  (the Col) I will
ask him to breakfast with Messrs Price &
dine with Minor    I saw a very nice dish
at the Rectory Potatoes cooked like oysters You
must ask Cynt to tell you how she cooks
them  I think the children would like it
                 Kisses & love for all
                                      Your Cal

Mr Cox bought $10–worth of brandy for cousin
Lucy–as the order was for one gallon I paid for 1/3d of it
& the jug &c  She will give you one third of it &

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the jug–and you had better see to it–for you may not
be able to get any more & do not lend[?] it  Remember it is
mine
I can get the cotton
yarn but do [?]
the no.

Callender St. George Noland, 1816-1879, served as Commandant of the battery at Mulberry Island Point defending the James River.
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