Astoria, July 23.
We are trying to look things in the face,–like the great apostle, cast down but not disheartened.
Of course the first thought of us civilians is to take care of the wounded. I send enclosed a cheque from Cousin Edward and one from myself. If you find you cannot use these amounts satisfactorily at Washington let us know and we will send materials as they may be wanted. Telegraph to Howland and Aspinwall (to G. G. for me) if anything is wanted immediately. . . . If you want anything specifically in the way of hospital stores, wines, currant jellies, &c., telegraph first and write more fully afterwards.