Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Apologizes for not answering her letters; glad that she likes her dress; take good care of it, because if the war is protracted she may be without another gown so fine for quite some time; love for his children; glad that his letters please her; counts their many blessings "since the beginning of these troubles;" agrees that Hampton's destruction by fire was sad, but he would have done it himself rather than allowing its use as winter quarters for the enemy; "Drunk or sober...Magruder did well and wisely;" claims that the Yankees planned to burn it; Magruder had told him previously of this possibility; still believes CSA General John B. Magruderto be a great and moral commander; "the Yankees seem to think that the "road to 'Richmond' is up the Peninsula...;" predicts that if a fight occurs Magruder will follow the Yankees into Newport News; Clay's ? appointment seems secure, through both himself and Mr. Robert Tyler; he worshipped at the Catholic church again; will write again tomorrow; kiss everyone for him.