Wigwam Comfort
Nov 21 1863
My Darling Wife –
A rainy day to greet you. What a charming time we would have if
you were here in spite of the rain! Instead of being here in my
wigwam, I would be in a snug little room over the hill at Mrs
Scott’s with somebody in my lap &
somebody’s head on my bosom &
somebody’s hands – but never mind, it wont be long I hope.
As the time approaches for me to clasp my darling to these arms and
consign to oblivion the cares & anxieties of separation in the joy
of present greeting – I become more anxious for fear of some
untoward event’s preventing the reunion. Suppose it should
wont you be sorry you didn’t come
last
Monday – I will be sorry for I always have apprehensions that if
you don’t come when I say the word something will prevent
you. And
somebody once said that whenever her husband said
“come,” come she would happen what could.
The place I have engaged is a large spacious home, with two old people
and no children. The room for you is remarkably snug, has a
stairway leading to it by a separate door from the rest of the house
& is quite convenient to my Hd Qrs. It took a great deal of
diplomacy to get it. Old Mrs Scott refused about 5 times –
I persevered – she surrendered. Dr Fontaine has been on a
furlough of about twenty days he will be back Monday. He writes
hopefully of Von Borcke. I am sorry to hear Mrs Thos. R. Price,
whom I love so dearly is quite unwell.
Major Mosby’s brother has just come in & promises to deliver
this tomorrow evening. Mrs Mosby will be coming soon on her way
to join the major.
Time will drag heavily while I wait for your arrival – come
soon. Bring the photograph album, scrap book, & other
treasures, Flora’s picture [illegible] Much love to Jimmie &
kisses to you & Virginia.
Yours JEBS
Be sure to bring your riding habit, which the Lily of the Valley is in fine plight for you. JEBS.