Scope and Contents Heard from Matthew, who said that his family would return to New York; heard that the Confederate army has left Munson's Hill and that Union soldiers now occupy it; also heard that the Banks will take another loan of $50 million; does not know how far Beauregard has retired; has felt for some time the big battle before Washington would not happen; is not sure what the news will do to the cotton market; cotton proves have risen but he has only sold 90 bales; the srats he buoght are also worth...