Nadenbousch writes his wife and describes his plans for his return home. He discusses efforts to settle people on the family land and hopes that Louise, once his slave, will stay on at the house. He states that many people have lost heavily on now-worthless Confederate money. He also has lost, but not as badly as some. He reports that Staunton is quiet and dull. The army is gone, but the railroad to Richmond is still destroyed, making communication beyond the city difficult.
This pass orders soldiers to respect the premises of the American Hotel.
Nadenbousch writes his wife from Staunton where he is doing some repairs. He asks she send him glass panes by coach. He says his work is going slowly owing to the shortage of money in Staunton.
Nadenbousch writes his wife to report his safe arrival in Staunton. He discusses his business activities, including stamping and shipping tobacco. He says that business in Staunton is brisk, despite a shortage of money.
Nadenbousch writes his wife and reports on his business activities in Staunton including selling the tannery and shipping tobacco, flour, and mattresses. He also mentions planning to go to Washington to obtain a pardon. He writes that he has been unwell.
Nadenbousch writes his wife and reports on painting and wallpapering work moving ahead in Staunton. He discusses an eye injury he has sustained. He also sends instructions for farm work at home. He discusses securing the remains of a friend.
Nadenbousch writes his wife and complains he has not heard from her since he left home. He sends instructions for preparing fields and garden for planting. He reports on his eye injury, the renovations going on at the hotel, the political climate in Staunton, and purchase and sale of property. He also includes instructions for building a garden fence.
Nadenbousch writes his wife to complain about his health and lack of news from home. He sends more instructions on farm preparations. He also reports plans to go to Lexington with the intention of possibly purchasing a hotel there.
Nadenbousch writes his wife and again chastises her for not writing. He sends instructions for farming. He discusses business in Staunton, repairs on the hotel, and the sale of the Lexington hotel. He also instructs his wife to collect rents from various tenants.
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