Providence Jany 4. 1863

 

Dear Sir

            At the recommendation of Maj now Col^o Rogers I have prepared a stout box lined with tin for the remains of my son Col^o NWB to the be sent to the north, whenever it is thought advisable to do so. this box or case was directed to the "Quarter Master 3 Regt Reg R I Artillery. Port Royal SC" at the suggestion of Major Rogers in order to find some person to receive it as he said others might be away

 

            I wrote to Major Rogers giving him some directions for opening the box or case & closing it again after the body is placed within. I [faded]

away, when the letter arrives [faded]

 

you to [faded] the directions crossed out which will be found on the cover of the tin case inside the outside one of [faded] 

 

I wish you to see that all [faded] Col^o Brown are paid if he did not have enough, draw on me at sight for any deficiencies I wish every thing settled

 

            If you possibly can find time acknowledge & receipt of the box & this letter & let me know what time you prepare to remove the remains

 

            I am aware I am asking much of you but knowing your regard & kind feelings, I have not hesitated to write you & have no doubt you will attend to it cheerfully

 

            I hear nothing from [faded] Stickney to whom I wrote for a [faded] of Naths death [faded] obtain back pay & also the [faded]

 

            Please make some enquiries & help me to get them

 

Yours

C[faded] Brown

 

Col Edwin Metcalf

3 Regt R I Artillery

                        Port Royal

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