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Camp Cavalry Holcombe Legion
November 30th 1863.
Miss Betty
In consequence of recent
orders from Richmond, and other indications
of hostile movements soon, it will be imposs-
ible to comply with your kind suggestions
relative to our recently contemplated Tour-
nament &c. Allow me to say, I share very
largely in the disappointment occasioned
& especially after the evidences of interest
manifested by our Most valued friends.
It is scarcely necessary to say the "movements"
referred to are likely to afford us sufficient
Equestrian Exercise of a different nature
to at least afford a painful contrast to
our recent bright anticipations.
The Col and self
will accept with pleasure your kind
invitation to "Ingleside." Should we be in
receipt of other implied favors. We will at
least allow nothing to interfere with this
save the most imperative necessity.
With kindest remembrances to all friends
and feelings of sincere regard. I remain
Your friend
Jno. S. Capers.