Augusta County: Colonel Thomas T. Munford to Mrs.
Langhorne, May 18, 1863
Summary:
Colonel Munford writes to Jacob Kent Langhorne's mother to assure her that Jacob
will be well taken care of as part of the Wise Troop.
Mrs. Langhorne
May 18th, 1863
Hd Qts 2Va Cav
My dear Mrs. Langhorne
I received your kind note by Kent and will send a few lines in reply in his letter to you. After giving Kent an opportunity of seeing the Regt I recommended him to join the Wise Troop, now commanded by Capt. Wm Steptoe who promised me to take Kent into his mess with him. I consider him second to no man in my Regt. In every way a gentleman he looks after his men & sees their wants are supplied. Your noble boy I am sure will do well and you may rest assured that any assistance that I can give him will be cheerfully rendered. If he needs anything at any time I will see that he is provided for. [unclear: For the] cavalry have to carry all they have on their horses and have but few wants.
I think we will have an active campaign and hope the vandals may soon be driven across the Potomac again. With my kindest regards to Mr Langhorne, Lizzie & all of the little ones believe me very truly
Your friend
Thomas T. Munford
