Office of the Post.                  

Providence, March 17.

 

Dear Metcalf:

 

            An old friend and neighbor of mine, Lieut. A. G. Evans, leaves to-day to join your regiment; and as he is too modest to show his own good qualities at a glance, I take the liberty of recommending him to your kindly notice. He is a brave soldier; served ten months in India and two years in the Crimea, (with the English) and in Capt. Van Slyck's Company at Bull Run. He is however a native of R.I., and will honor his State whenever there is work to be done, however little he may shine when display only is wanted. The more you / see him, the better you will like him, for he is frank, honest, and as fixed as the North Star. The Governor likes him

 

            I hear excellent reports of yourself, and am pleased—may I not say a little disappointed—to find you so easily putting on the soldier. I heard a few days ago that you would return on a visit very soon, but have not much expected to see for some weeks or perhaps months. I think the rebellion will be far enough wiped out to have the Southern ports opened before the end of June.                         

 

Yours in haste

C. Webster

 

Major E. Metcalf.

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