Dr Sir
I take pleasure in introducing to you the
I feel every assurance in saying that you will find encased in his delicate
frame, a mind fully adequate to bear up through trials which would crush
others of superior phisical force, and a spirit worthy of being honorably
employed in your contest against the
Any attention which the turmoils of war will permit you to show him, will be gratefully acknowleged by
P.S. For fear that you will be at a loss to define the reason why I am not actuated to the same purpose with my young friend, I must inform you that the Yellow fever has played havoc with my once athletic frame, and that I am now, only able to walk with the aid of a cane—I was confined 8 months to my bed the effects of mercury.—my hip is dislocated and all in all, I would not do for the field, and must content myself, with giving you the warmest wishes for your success.
I hope and think, that the excitement here in your favor, will result in advantage to you in men and money—many have already volenteered, and a considerable number subscribed
I am told that there is one
Be pleased to remember me to