BANKING HOUSE OF BRANCH, SONS & CO
Augusta. Ga. Feby 15th 1866Dr Sir.
One of Georgia’s fairest daughters begs me to write you & request one of your “carte de viste” with yr autograph. It is unnecessary for me to say that yr name is a household word of love, gratitude, & respect, in this state, as in your own. For myself I am proud to assure you, that as for four years, I am still yrs to command & with warmest admiration, I beg to subscribe myself.
Yr obt sevt
T. P. Branch
Robert E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library, Washington and Lee University
Endorsed by Lee: "15 Feb ’66 T. P. Branch Requests autograph Etc Ansd 21 Feb 66."