eSunday
Dear Sister – As my letter did not go
last night I will add a few lines this
morning, though I believe Fanny is to
write to you or Trip to day – This
morning she and Anna go to Church –
It was a cold night last night – It
grieves one to know how many must suffer
with the cold at this season – We drove
out yesterday in an open carriage I have
not in years absolutely suffered so much
from cold – We saw a cavalry brigade
passing through its evolutions – It is a
grand sight – but like every thing connec-
ted with war “it wounds” as Major
Winthrop said – The victory at Dranesville
is considered very perfect – The bloodthirsty
spirit of some members of Congress is revolting –
I wish a regiment of such with Greeley for
General could be compelled to go into the run
of a battle once – Humane men who have
responsibilities, either civil or military
enliven more of this spirit–

Henry invited me to dinner yesterday in place of
other guests so we dined alone and I passed
the evening in the parlour – Henry has a bad
cough, though he says he is well – he certainly
is not so strong as formerly – Mr
Wright to the contrary notwithstanding,
I think he would gladly be released from
his present position after the present difficulties
are settled – Our Military and Naval forces
are doing well – If England would be more
generous it seems to me that war
might soon cease – Gen. Orde left here
yesterday a Newspaper taken found on the
battle ground – They are very exultant about
the course of England – Nothing could have
occurred to have more aroused their courage
Captain Ricketts is here with his wife and
Captain I now Major Palmer – Major Palmer
continues in the Coast Survey Office – Fanny
brought your Trip letter along – it came the
morning before we left.