Hd Qrs Cav. Corps A. N. Va
Feb’y 1st 1864
My Dear
Brother –
I received a
note the other day from Flora saying you had left Richmond, and had not given
her any definite instructions or limititations as to the purchase
proposed. I would be glad if you would
write or telegraph something to her as soon as you receive this, also as to
what ratio the price should bear to the market price of similar property in
peace times – also how payment is to be made, and any thing else you deem of
importance. Existing orders prevent
young Lownes being allowed to join Mosby’s com. as they inhibit any one under
35 years of age joining Partizan Rangers.
Mosby is now Lt. Col. I sent
Litchfield’s Co. to Washington Co for a month or two – They want to be kept in
that part of the country. It is however
impossible.
I have sent
Dabney Ball’s draft to him.
I may possibly
go to Richmond on Tuesday next to help Flora get the home – I wish for
her. I hope to get the dispatch there.
If your
business would possibly allow it, that you would enjoy a visit to us here for a
few days. Wont you call. Major Gen’l Smith of V.M.I. told me Biz Fiz
was a young man of fine abilities and was doing well.
I was very much pleased with Lownes he will be
detailed at my Hd Qrs on special duty & in time will no doubt receive
promotion –
Give much love
to all friends & kin and believe me
Yours affectionately
J.E.B.Stuart