Stuart Hospital Richmond Va

May 14^th 1865

 

General.

                        I very respectfully solicit your acceptance of the enclosed "Acrostic" for M^rs General Weitzel.

 

                        I expect to be mustered out in a day or two having just recovered from a very severe illness, and as soon as I can procure the necessary materiel I will endeavour to produce an "Acrostic" on your name, alluding to your entry into Richmond, as a small tribute of respect and slight acknowledgement of my gratitude for the leniency you displayed toward me when I "put an enemy in my mouth to steal away my brains".

 

            I have the honor to be, General,

                        Your most obedient humble servant

                                    William Henry Williams

 

Detailed for Clerk at your Hd. Qrs.               

10^th N. H. Vols.

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