We have been some little while, getting here owing to transportation troubles. But God willing, we shall be in Richmond before long –

General Stuart, the Reb. Chief of Cavalry, reviewed at this town 6000 Cavalry a day or two ago General Pleasanton is with our Corps and unitedly we are a pressing on – last night the cavalry band, played Departed Days, and Ever of.(often?) There{Then}, splendidly at General Pleasanton’s Head Quarters They were within stone’s throw of my