CHARLESTON / S.C. // NOV / 17 / 1861 bold cds with PAID 10 in circle on lengthy folded business letter to Mr. Tristan Tupper Jr, Pattersonville, Lousa. Letter says, in part, “The presence of the Enemy occupying the Sea Islands near Broad River and feared he may approach Savh or Charleston before long. We think it would be best for you to accompany or follow any shipment you have encouraged so as to retain or dispose of them at Memphis or on the line of Road as Miss seems most advisable, as hinted before, Richd and self are busy getting off Rice for Mobile, to 3 or 4 houses there who have sent friends – we have refused to received funds or order for any more.” Much more. [LA] [SC] $250.