May 26, 1863

Moore, Samuel Preston, 1813-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Sister"

The Confederate Surgeon General agrees to show the "sister's" friend around and pledges not to mention a word to him about her "Richmond scrapes." Discusses how bored he is there and his desire to get transferred to the staff of a general. Adds a postscript about "D.W." who "continues to put on many airs." Letter written on the Surgeon General stationery. Says "Your friend Mr. B has arrived and I assure you it will afford me great pleasure to comply with your request in showing him around: as far, as my limited knowledge of this place will admit: You charge me not to mention to him (Mr B)…

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