Bellevue Dallas Co. Ala

31^st Augst 1864

 

Lieutnt J Irvin Kendall

Walthalls Divis

Army of Tenn.

                                   

My Dear Cousin,

    Yours of the 12^th inst. was delayed in its receipt because it was addressed to Selma. My P.O. is Bellevue.

                                                           

I sincerely and deeply regret the situation of your Mother and family. you are hereby authorised to draw upon me, through the Selma "Bank of Selma" for $300. I will place that sum there to your credit, or rather I will authorise that Bank to pay your draft upon me for that amount $300 I hope you may be able to relieve them immediately. If you receive any intelligence of your father please write to me. I am anxious to hear from him. I have rec'd several letters from your uncle, John W Kendall at Elkton P.O. Ky, enquiring for y^r father and family. Write immediately, by "Flag of Truce" to J. W. Kendall Elkton Ky.

                                                           

I hope for peace soon and hope that prosperity and happiness may bless you and your family.                     

 

I am sincerely & truly

Y^r friend & relative

Ben Edwards Gray

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