Nashville            May 20^th 1864

 

My dear brother.—

Yours of the 17^th came to hand last evening. Since you “shall be anxious about me, till you hear from me”, I will relieve that anxiety by a prompt reply.—I arrived here a week ago to day and took immediate possession of my desk and former position. Isom said “I am truly glad, to see you back” and I have reason to believe the sincerity of his words, for I do more for him, than ninety nine others would.—Till last Wednesday I had a tough time with inflamed eyes,—am now all right again—

 

I got Sarah’s first letter from Brooklyn of the 15^th last evening. Arrived safe,—had a pleasant trip,—children were tired, but stood the trip well;—they had a most hearty reception from Mr and Mrs Cook.—Sarah had written to Uncle Augustus, notifying him of her arrival; he called on her, Sunday morning and I judge from her remarks, they had a very agreeable meeting of it; she accepted his invitation to go to his house in the afternoon “of course”, as she says.—He was taken with Charley’s prattle and looks;—that boy wins everybody/right on his side.—

 

I do not think it worth while to insure the few Household goods stored away; the most valuable is the Bureau, filled with “Linens and Silver ware” of our exceeding spare outfit, as it is. The expense of the Policy and Insurance will be only useless;—yet, if you consider it best about $300⁰ would be all needing Insurance; stored away in your Cellar, it can not cost very much.—

 

We hear nothing decisive from Sherman’s operations; Rebel prisoners are beginning to arrive in large Squads and that is a good indication of successful work. Sherman has placed a tight embargo on all Telegrams and correspondence and when he has accomplished, what he has set out to do, all will be known.—

 

The weather is hot and summer is on us, no mistake.—

 

The Register of the 14^th is also received;—much obliged.—

 

Much love to Lona;—I am happy to hear of her health being good;—may it never be less, while life is granted.—

 

Evermore                    Your affectionate brother

                                                                                    Edward.

 

Please do not omit to draw the County money for Sarah and send it to her as thus drawn, also the to attend to the Insurance business on the 28^th inst;—the balance of the money, Camman will pay over, may also be sent to her.

 

A Rebel Captain was hung in town to day. I do not know, who he is or for what he was executed for.

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