Austin, Ned, New York, New York, to Harry Seton, Folly Island, South Carolina, 1864 July 21

Last Saturday he and Mrs. Austin went to the Cottage to see all their friends there. He saw the letter Harry addressed to William Seton 4. and Austin is glad to see that Harry is so much better. That symptom of deafness seems a very ugly one. He hopes Harry will not be ordered to Virginia in his present state of health. They spent a pleasant day at Cragdon. Austin wishes Harry were there so they could sail out to Fort Schuyler or further. General John Gray Foster has finished his expeditions. If Harry has not received his package he is to write Charles E. Fuller, Quarter Master at Hilton head. Passage to Hilton Head for civilians is now $60 so Austin cannot come this summer. A note on the envelope accompanying this letter: W.H.K. Meeker? Of the 54th New York sends on this letter according to Harry's instructions. He asks about the bill of fare and liquor. :: II-1-a A.L.S. and envelope 4pp. 12mo.