Edge Hill Apl 2d 1866.
My Dear Sir
Feeling that you would like to hear from me & knowing that you deeply sympathized with me in my misfortunes, I send you a few lines to let you know that I am again doing well. I am now quite comfortably situated on my farm - Have a fine prospect for a crop.
I only allude to the fact, to inform you, that I will ever remember with pleasure & will love & honor my farm because it was your Headquarters.
An attempt was made to entirely destroy it - But "Phoenix like" it blooms out of its ashes -
I want to see you at Edge Hill - Come & see us - Bettie & the children join me in wishing you health & happiness - All desire to be remembered to Miss Agnes - Yours Truly
William Turnbull
Robert E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library, Washington and Lee University
Endorsed by Lee: "2 APL ’66 Wm Turnbull Edge Hill - Says it is running Ansd - 9 Apl."