Coosawhatchie 4 Dec 1861
Dear Sir
On my return here yesterday I found the package of bedding mentioned in your letter of the 27th ulto: & beg through you to express my thanks to the ladies of the S. R. Association for their kind consideration of myself & staff, to whose comfort they have greatly contributed.
I am with great respect Your obt servt
R E Lee
R. E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library
The letter is addresed: "Richd Caldwell Esqr Soldiers Relief Association Charleston S.C."