[Continued from Francis W. Smith to William T. Sherman, March 1, 1861]
SATURDAY. I was
interrupted just at this point and recommence my letter. The Board met last
night and decided that Mr. St. A's communication involved no point requiring
their action. Mr. Vallas will satisfy him by buying the books. The mail is just
in, bringing Boyd your letter, for which he thanksyou; also one from Bragg
sending two thousand cartridges, and inquiring if we have any cadets suitable
for junior lieutenants. I have not determined what to write to him, as we could
ill spare our best at the present time.
When you left,
Major, I wished to thank you for many an act of kindness and forbearance that
you had shown me. But really my heart was so full, that I could not speak. I
have often been petulant and perhaps assuming towards you all and I could have
received no kinder rebuke than the manner which you have always displayed
towards me. I look with deep regret upon the fact that the relations, which
have subsisted between us, and which have been so pleasant and profitable for
me, should have been broken off. And I yet hope that we may meet somewhere and
those feelings of respect and friendship, which I shall always have for you,
may reassume a tangible shape.
You will allow me to
present my warm regards to Mrs. Sherman and the children – to express my regret
that I was denied the pleasure which I had often anticipated, of forming their
acquaintance, and I sincerely hope and pray that, whether you settle down with
Minnie and Willy on your knee, or again become a "Wanderer,” God will
bless you and yours.
Clark, Boyd, and the
Jarreaus join me in warm regards.
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