He thanks McMaster for his offers of aid and congratulations on his speedy exchange. His northern friends have supplied him with essentials since his captivity, and he hopes sometime to be able to show his appreciation. Although he has brothers and friends in both armies, he has not been obliged to mourn the loss of any especially dear to him yet, but he can none the less sympathize with McMaster in his grief. May God strengthen them to yield submissively to his will and soon bring to a close this fratricidal war. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.