Headquarters 2d Brigade, S. C.
Beaufort, S. C. April 3d, 1862.
My dear Mother:
The steamer has not yet gone, so I seat myself once more to
write you a few lines. With regard to getting myself a new suit of clothes I
have changed my mind for the present, having been fortunate enough to obtain a
light flannel suit for every day wear, from one of the officers just returning
from the North. This will be fully sufficient with my old suit, until I shall
have an opportunity to return home — a thing not to be anticipated for the
present — when I wish to appear as fine as possible. Mrs. Gen. Stevens returns
by the “Atlantic,” it having been thought best by our new Commander to send
home all officers’ wives. The order has not yet been issued, but Mrs. Stevens
wishes to leave in time to anticipate it. On arriving at New-York, she will
stop at the St. Nicholas Hotel for two or three days. If you can manage to see
her, you will be much pleased with her, as she is extremely lady-like and
agreeable.
I told Alfred Rockwell of your congratulations, at which he
seemed much pleased. Love to all.
Affec'y.,
Will.
SOURCE: William Chittenden Lusk, Editor, War Letters
of William Thompson Lusk, p. 135-6
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