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over and frightened the horse, so that he ran off and broke
it all to pieces. Mr. Scruggs there procured a saddle and
bridle and aunt rode the remainder of the way on horse
back. Cousin Susan, I was very much pleased with. She
is a little above the [?] size but is firmly formed
and handsome. She has one child, a boy about 12 months
old. My paper admonishes me to stop, though I have much
more to say - I must see more of the District before I make
up an opinion of it. I expect we shall remain 10 or 12 days and
in the District before we leave, after which we shall proceed
homeward. I do not know that I can write again - I was
much surprised to learn from your letter that you had received
none from me. I wrote from Wythe Courthouse on the 29th April and the letter
ought to have reached you before the date of yours. I also wrote at Knoxville
and Nashville. Farewell, my Dear wife - May the Almighty protect you and
the children and permit me again to meet you in health and peace.

Your affectionate husband,
Will H. Battle

Return Address:
Lagrange
3rd June

Addressee: Mrs. Lucy M. Battle,
Louisburg, N. Carolina