Augusta County: John Quincy Adams Nadenbousch to
Hester J. Nadenbousch, July 26, 1865
Summary:
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.
July 26/65
Staunton Virginia
Dear Wife
I avail myself of a few moments to write to you. I am still quite well, & getting along quite slow with my business matters as it is impossible to find people at home & with funds.
I have commenced repairing here a little and need the glass I wrote you about 30 panes of 12x16 Send the enclosed bill to M r W m Dorsey & he will furnish the glass & get Freddy to see M r Henry [unclear: Wilea] & have them brought to the Taylor hotel at Winchester by the 4 horse coach & they will be sent here Pay for the glass & pay the transportation on stage for them to Winchester have them sent at once & carefully boxed up I will be home sometime next week & have to return here soon again as I can't finish here now owing to scarcity of money here
I have nothing new here to write you the weather here is quite warm & sultry. have not seen Schoppert yet Kearfoot is quite unwell with affection of the lungs & hemorage
Remember me kindly to all. I wrote you yesterday. Write me soon
Yours ever
John Quincy Adams Nadenbousch
