Lexington No 4^th 1863

           

Gen Mclean

                                    Kind friend I have just received as a present a splendid Photographic Album and wish to fill it with thoes I deem as friends I do hope you will not think it rude in me when I tell you it will never be filled until I can say I have one in it so noble as you Gen I will take no excuse but to receive it I tryed all over our city to purchase one but failed to do so to my utter asstonishment to hear yours was not with others Gen one whom is gifted with such a heart as yours may Heaven never cease to / shower her choisest blessings upon you is the prayer of one who essteems you above all others

                                                                                               

from a Grateful wife

Mrs Jane Atchison

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