March 17, 1865 pg 3

for the "Good bye" I received by telegraph
Monday afternoon, It seemed very like
a verbal parting, and from being so
unexpected was doubly welcome.

I am very glad your traveling
acquaintances are so pleasant, and
should not be surprised if you had
such a jolly time that after the
first day or two, you did not find a
chance to think of "the gall you left
behind you". Such is the nature of
male bipeds.

The days have passed so quietly
that it seems a month instead of
a week since you left. Last evening
the reading circle met with my sister
that is to be, but I felt so stupid
that I did not much enjoy it. Next
week they will come here. Won't
you honor us by your presence?

The "C. L. L.", a young ladies