Letter from H.W. Spafford, dated 1864-09-01

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Camp 4th Vermont Inf. September 1st 1864 Charlestown Va.

Respected Friend Rachel B. Stevens

Your communication of August 18th came to hand soon after it was written but on account of being constantly on the march I have been unable to answer it untill this day. We are now camped near Charlestown. How long we may remain here I am unable to say but I sincerely hope it may be long enough so that the 6th Corps may have a little rest which we so badly need:

Regarding Williams accounts I cannot find that he had any here: I have seen Lieut. Hatch who does not claim to be oweing William any thing: do not know how Capt. Galt & William stood. I do not know where the Captain is now if I did I would see him and ascertain. The things which I have in my valise I will keep safely & send to you by Express if you wish when I arrive at Brattleboro which will be between the 20th and 25th of this month I expect: - Truly as you say a visit to Montpelier would be sad compared to the one I had anticipated yet should I have time this fall I should be pleased to make a visit to Montpelier and, although [underline]he[/underline] has gone, to call on the Mother Brothers & Sisters of him who was one of my warmest and most intimate friends: -

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Regarding Williams trunk: I had my Uncle in the 10th Vermont Regiment who died & was buried at City Point last June. By request of my Aunt as soon as I go home & am mustered out of Service I expect to return to Washington & go to City Point to obtain the remains of my Uncle at which time I think I will find & send to you Williams trunk and also should be happy to render you any assistance in my power in obtaining the remains of my departed friend William : -

Again assuring you of my sympathy for & with you always

I remain Truly

Your Friend

H. W. Spafford Commissary 4th Vert. Infy.

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I send Williams note $20. The money can be sent at your convenience - Do not trouble yourself one mite about it. It may be sent by mail - either here or after I arrive in Vermont.

Your Friend

H.W.S.

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$ 6.25 $ 1.36 [Par?] Gold Watch Mr R B Stevens East Montpeliar Vermont--

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