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Willie B. Stevens. Don't Know Where.
Kindness of Capt. Galt.
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West Brattleboro, Vt., 2n. 26. 1864
My Dear Brother;
I cannot tell thee how glad I was to hear from thee to-night. I had some expected to get it last night but tried not to feel very much disappointed and think thee was not sick but did not succeed very well, and so it was quite a relief to know thee was no worse. I expected thee would have another chill, and I hope that finished up the business. How it sent a "chill" to my 'art to see thee shake so, I cannot describe. I wrote home just as thee said and no more only giving an account of our doings in the delightful time thee was here. I do not know as I ever enjoyed two days any more in my life. I do not think we should very soon get tired of each other. I loved thee better and better every minute.
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We had a nice time riding that afternoon, I am sure, I was afraid afterwards that Morris made thee pay a round [sum?] for his [team?] as I since heard he let them to soldiers for a 2 dollars an hour and could not supply the demand then. I have not yet seen thy overcoat and I am afraid never shall. I shall see Mr. Morris or Mr. Boyden about it pretty soon. After the cars went away, carrying it seemed, about all the world, I walked slowly and majestically up to Mr. Clark's. [Alana?] [Drenon?] is there, looking very sad and worried about her husband. She loves him very much and he is on to the front I believe. Miss Cobb came down right after school, and a Capt. Mead of the 8th came up to tea and we had a very pleasant little party, the Capt. was a very interesting man, and strong Unionist and
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abolitionist, says he would be willing to fight with his own company all the negroes the rebels can arm against us. Miss Cobb and I came home in the coach. there were the same soldiers that went down with us, a good deal further over the seas but were perfectly respectful to us. Nothing of importance has occurred here, all jog on about the same. Miss Cobb, and Fergie and [Orlana?] and the others send love or what not to thee. I feel very curious to know where thee is, I pray very often that the good Lord may keep thee safe in his loving care. I have not heard from home this long while. I am ever and ever thy own loving
Sister Ann.
I wll write more next time but it is quite late. A week ago thee was here, my dear.
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W. Brattleboro. Vt. May 26. '64.
Capt. Galt; Dear Sir,
Your kind letter was received some time ago, and I had thought I would not trouble you with my further specimens of my writing, though I shall always be happy to hear of the welfare of so kind a friend of my brother's. You will pardon me for again addressing you I hope. Willie has been home a little while. I saw him only two days. He is a good fellow is'nt he? I just received a letter from him, saying he expected to soon see you and as I have not a remote idea where to direct to him and to you, - he supposed he might be ordered to the regiment but did not tell me where to direct. Would you
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if you do see the boy, be kind enough to hand the enclosed to him. It is of no importance excepting to show him I think of him most of the time. -
I hope you both may return in safety to your friends when "this cruel war is over." - which time I pray God will hasten. -
I hope you and Willie wil visit Richmond soon with our victorious arms.
Very sincerely and respectfully,
Yours truly,
Anna Stevens.
Capt. J. Galt, AQM. Washington, D.C.
