Washington, D. C., April 1st, 1862.
Dear Mr. Hopkins: I send some Independents with the “Rainy day” in them. We mentioned that you liked the verses, and Abby sent these on for you to distribute among your patients.
We spent last Sunday near Alexandria . . . glad to be storm-stayed on many accounts, one of which was the opportunity it gave us of going to service in the 16th, the first communion service since Mr. Howland took command. It was pleasant to see the little “church” assemble in a hospital tent in a Virginia field.