May 14th, 1862
My dear Wife:
I
understand there is painful anxiety in Richmond that the gun boats will shell
the city. Capt. Atkinson has just come down and reports the state of feeling.
In your unprotected condition, it probably would be better for you to go to
Lynchburg at once to be out of its influence. I would myself feel better
content if the gun boats did come up to have you all away. Take all your
groceries except such as you leave with the servants. Consult David whether to
take all the servants or not. Take as many as you can which you need, at any
rate. I am in a field, it is pouring down raining, can write no more. Norman
and self are well. Col. August goes up sick.
Write me
what you determine direct to 15th Va. Regt. I think a few days will
settle the condition at Richmond, tho everything looks glowing at present. I
have every confidence that the Lord will direct and his glory acknowledged.
Kiss the dear children for me, and the Lord have you in his keeping and grant
that we meet again soon in person.
Your
husband,
Jno.
S. Walker
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