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Richmond 6 Jan 1861
I have just a moment
my beloved wife to write
a line to tell you that I am
quite well. I got upon
friday & found the steamer
decorated with flags in my
honor. Great honor surely.
I heard of you all the way up
& was much pleased that
you were not delayed, altho'
the weather was very bad.
I hope my dearest wife
that you experienced no inconven-
-ience from your journey &
that you found my beloved
Marianne, the dear children
& Mr. Wilmer all well.
Affectionate love & regards
and every thing kind to all of them.
I have not yet seen
Mr. Jno Gilmer.
D. Cabell is married! I saw
him last night & congratulated
him. He affected not to
know what I meant, but I
merely repeated it and he
said "Oh! yes, I was
married the other night."-
I have not seen Peggy
but was sent for to dine
there to day & am going
immediately.
I have not heard from
Lelia - of course. I write
to her by this mail.
With kindest remembrances
to my friends- Gilmer- Whittler -
Coles. &c. I must conclude
Ever yours RS
Mrs. Saunders
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I long to hear from you & to know about
Bob. I shall go home about
Thursday next.