F & M 6/V/2/13 1863 08 14 WR to ER Vermont

Vermont Aug 14^th 1863

My dear Elly

Many thanks for your letter and the Carte – of which I have written to Rebecca. I am too much occupied to do more than give you a line.

The duties and responsibilities resting upon me, donπt permit me either leisure or oppπy to write or even to think much of other matters. My mind is so full of what has to be done that I canπt turn to other things often or long. I must write you briefly.

As to settlement of Johnπs estate, I should prefer Harry or yourself, as you suggest – I donπt know what the law requires, or how it is decided who should apply for letters of admin. Sam at [Mishy] cannot – Jim should not – I am out of the question, Mr. Evans would not desire to, and as his affairs are in Philad. I suppose you had best take the matter in hand.

So far as my wish can have its influence, I shall be greatly pleased if Harry Landis receives the Silver Spurs, which I gave to John twenty one years ago. I have never seen them since, and have thoπt them lost or gone after so many wonderings on his part. Poor fellow! he was very good to have kept them so long.

I read with pleasure of the return of Captain Landisπ company of Artillery, and of the good service it had performed. And congratulate the Captain thereupon with all my heart, I sincerely hope, he may not have to march again.

I am quite satisfied with all you have done at Philad.

You must go on, as you think right. We shall be pretty certain to be of the same mind about matters.

With love to you and all

With afftes., Your brother

William

Miss Elly Reynolds

1829 Spruce Street

Philadelphia

Penna

Sunday Morning

Dear Elly

I donπt know what I had in an envelope directed to you last night. This was to be gone in – I found it on the table this morn & send it by [ ]. William