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Augusta: George to Amanda C. Armentrout, January 11, 1866

Summary:
George writes to Kate about her recent visit to his school. He mentions the hated Freedmen's Bureau and asks about the local fashions of the day.

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Jany 11 - 1866

Arbor Hill
Augusta Co Va

According to promise, [illeg.] enclosed to you, the Catalogue [deleted: ] pupils of C.C.S. at the time [illeg.] & others frequented that ever mem-[illeg.] spot, as the happy juvenile period [illeg.] lives. But such blissful scenes of [illeg.] are pleasant reminiscences, if they [illeg.] not intercepted by the mountains of [unclear: troubles], which have painted sorrow on the brow, or sadness in the expression.

"Bill Arp" is out this week! have you seen his "Karde"? 'tis splendid, no counterfeit, every word he says, hits & hurts. Tell my good friend, your Ma, that she must read or have read. On which side do you wear the long narrow ribbon? Am anxious to know. Did you get safely home? Many right long looks and sighs were made after your departure on Saturday; I had thought I could claim the oldest right, but alas! the youngest right supercedes; does your

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Ma allow her daughter [illeg.] best friend she has, in [illeg.]

If you see anything [illeg.] over your way, just send [illeg.] property over this way, & report [illeg.] the "Freed Men's Bureau".

The Bankers were to leave [illeg.] the F.s.B. the most hateful [deleted: ] -ments. But I suppose [illeg.] Paul did. Wish to be [deleted: ] to your Ma & Pa, sisters & all. be [deleted: ] your Ma see this.

Very Affectionately

Geo

Do not I pray you let any one see that list, or intimate its wherewith, as few know that I have it. May I not insist on the acknowledgement, of the receipt of this.
Your friend
G
N.B. Do not read the Note enclosed to Mollie, as its contents are preciously bedewed with secrecies.
Yours 'till death
G. To "Midie"