Griffin Geo Aug 11^th 1864

 

A. W. Thompson Esqr

                       

Dear Sir:

            I drop you these lines to inform you of the condition of your Son A. W. Thompson Co C 6^th Ark Regt.

           

He was wounded on the 22^nd July in the left arm. It was broken just above the elbown & is now at the S. P. Moore Hospital in this place. He is very anxious to see you & he begged me to write to you which I do with pleasure. To be candid I can not think from what the Dr told me that your son will survive unless a change his present condition. / He was thought to be doing well till yesterday, but since then he is gradually sinking growing weaker. I will write you in a day or so again & will telegraph you tomorrow or next day how your son is doing.

           

In the mean time I hope you will be submissive to the will of Providence, whatever that may be. We are doing all for him that can be done & the Ladies are untireing in their attentions to the soldiers wants.

           

I remain Resply Yours,

W^m F. Pearson

Missionary to the Army

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