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I was never more surprised, provoked, & distressed in my life, than when I found, by accident, this
evening, that first letter, but past comprehension, the second. He was guided by
what he considered best for me, but very much against my wishes I assure you. It takes from the letters their true value
to have them reduced to matter of fact, as much as to expose to the world's
eye, "the hidden treasures of the heart." The last letter
(in fact neither one does him justice) written in haste amid all the trouble
of real camp life. As to what "people say" may be kept.
No, indeed, I have all I desire in most noble heart & mind entrusted
to my keeping. I trust you did not think me so wanting in true refinement
that I would have been willing to allow this exhibition? With assurances of
high regard
Written May 3d 1865 & inscribed to General
A's surrender.
This note written last night under the act of
provocation I think better of it this morning & send his
Photo for your inspection & a very poor
one it is, the upper part of the face bears some resemblance. An acrostic
not good either but his first
sentiment as well as song. The second line of the last verse he changed in a note to me the
day he left is of love I now can tell") you see from this it was
a gradual affair.
I had nothing to hide when the self, this I had no fear of being stolen, but see
the result!
I gave this to this
fact: professes to be somewhat "abused" but I think more amused. Cat's snarls are only
laughed at & her scratches unnoticed
provided they only irritate paper.