Augusta County: Matthew Pilson to Francis McFarland,
August 12, 1863
Summary:
Pilson writes to McFarland of his inability to find a supply pastor for the next
week, as many are with the Army.
Augt 12th 1863
Rocky Spring
Reverend F. McFarland DD
My dear Friend
I was in Staunton yesterday and failed to get Reverend Mr Stuart to preach on next Sabbath, Reverend Mr See had just engaged him for next Sabbath, he is going to the Army, I saw Mr Baker says it will suit him to be with us on Saturday and Sunday of next week would like to be with his own people on Friday, that is the understanding unless we give him further notice, he says he can come the next Sabbath if that will suit us better, I did intend coming by your House on my way home, but having to go by Fishersville in the morning and the day being so very warm, I was unable to do so. In hopes you are improving.
I remain your sincere friend
Matthew Pilson
