Written from Richmond and sent to overseer of Washington's Waveland Plantation in Fauquier County: "I am sure that when the case is properly represented to Gen. Beauregard that he will see that a sufficient number of men are left to protect families against the negroes..."

Discusses Governor's order to relieve overseers of those who are in the amy from military duty.

"Whether we succeed or not, the Cause is just and our people are true, and we or those who follow us will establish our independence and secure those rights which the despotic Government at Washingtn would take from us."