Richmond

                                                                                                            June 14^th/64.

 

My dear Fannie

                        Allow me to introduce to you our friend Genl Tochman. I hope he will appreciate you as much as we do. Genl Tochman will remain in Columbia for some time. we all admire him very much. he will tell you all about us.

 

            I suppose you have heard poor Willie has been captured, his horse was shot under him. we received a most complimentary letter from Capt. Rosin about him, he says “Willie exhibited thro out the most determined and fearless bravery, indeed all of his friends have been/ lauding him for his courage and coolness.” we have heard he was not wounded, and trust it is so, but Fannie it is so hard to think of him being in prison. Bow too, we do not know where he is. the Yankees have taken Lexington and burnt the Institute. I hope & pray Bow is safe of course we feel very anxious to hear from him.

 

Richmond at this time is very dull, ambulances filled with wounded are constantly passing you should feel most thankful you are where you are. I am delighted you are so much pleased with Columbia. is it true you are invited out a great deal I know it is a lovely place. Have you made/ many acquaintances? do write and let me know all about how you pass your time, and

 

Mr Chase has been in the City twice within the last six weeks. he always desires to be remembered to you and says he intends paying you a visit some time before fall

 

I have a friend from Miss here who is now in the Hospital. he is a very fine young man. I am sure you will be pleased with him. he intends spending a few days in Columbia. I will give him a letter of introduction to you, and feel sure you will show him every attention. he is a son of the chief justice of the State of Miss. and is of unexceptionable caracter. he will/ leave in a few days

 

Do write soon Fannie. we often think and talk of you. Excuse this short letter.

 

            Ma Pa and all join me in love to you.

 

                                    Your sincere friend

                                                Lizzie

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