April 9, 1865 pg 7

it's grand expanse, and it's ever
changing yet always glorious moods --
Mr Favor has just come to the door
to say that Lee with 100,000 prisoners
has been captured! Harra!!! Wish I
had a hat to throw up! Now indeed
may we hope that peace will soon
spread it's wings over our loved country.

Although I've not written half I
wanted to I shall be under the necessity
of closing or I fear this will have to
wait over another steamer.

You know I shall be glad to hear
as often as you wish to write.

As ever your friend

Nellie.