LETTER XLIV.
Benton Barracks,
June 22, 1864
Dear Mother,—Do not be alarmed at Dr. Russell's
writing this; I am suffering from an attack of illness
and the Doctor says I must not do anything but
keep still and get well. I hope to be at my work
again in a few days. I have been confined to my room
for three days, but hope to be out soon, as there is
a great deal that demands my attention. I will write
every day and let you know how I am, I have a most
excellent colored woman to take care of me.
[There follows a postscript from the Doctor saying
he sees nothing alarming in her symptoms.]
