Augusta County: Jacob Kent Langhorne to His Sister, May 18, 1863
Summary:
Langhorne writes to his sister and cousin about family and about which army divisions are
near his own.
Sister
May 18th, 1863
Culpeper Court House
Dear Sister
I received Mamas letter two or three days ago and received yours and cousin Kate's yesterday. I have had quite a nice time since I have been in camp. I have made the acquaintance of a good many nice officers. Captain Steptoe is one of the nicest gentlemen I ever saw and is so kind to me. I understand that Flood's & Picket's divisions are camped near here & Jones, Imboden, Hampton, Jenkins and W.H. Lee are and in fact all our cavalry forces are here. We expect to leave here for some unknown point in a day or two. I shall try and fill your memorandum if possible. I don't intend to write long letters to you when you have nothing to do and write short ones. Judge is here and sends his love. I will write to Ma in a day or two. Never forget to mention brother Jim in your letters. I will write to him soon. Love to all. I am your Brother, Kent.
Dear Cousin
I received your two very short notes and regret to write as I have nothing
in the world to write. I have not seen your brother yet. I shall give
him your memorandum in full and shall tell him not to apply for a furlough until he hears from you. Forbear he may not get another in time especially if you are in as big a hurry as cousin Nannie R. I shall
try to get the veil and dress. What cotton will you have it. The paper is unruled on the other
side and I can't write on my knee. Judge sends love and speaks of you
very often. I am your attached cousin, Kent.
I shall expect to hear from you all often but you must not look for letters from me more than every 2 weeks.
