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is executed is one you could appreciate.
Were I a Poet I might paint it in glowing
colors. – As it is my prosy pen would fail
to do it justice. – It is though the most lonly
place ever occupied as a camp. Notwithstan-
-ding the close proximity of the dreary &
ugly Chickahominy. My position as I
write might not impress you a so elegant.
The attitude decidedly reverential (fit posi-
-tion for so worthy an object or occupation) though not the
most comfortable. with a great deal of assistance
borrow from a very diminutive piece of candle
rendering the attempt rather a difficult one.
Under the circumstances I deem an excuse
unnecessary for the appearance, imparted to
my note by extreme haste.
Please give my warmest regards to Ingleside
individually & collectively, - and I will say
"My General" particularly, to whom you
will please say that a return to duty will
ensue as soon as circumstances will allow.
With continued esteem I remain
Sincerely our friend
Jno. S. Capers
Miss Bettie Braxton.