Richd Caldwell Esqr 
    Soldiers Relief Association 
       Charleston S.C. 
   
Dear Sir 
   
                On my return here yesterday I found the package of bedding mentioned in your letter of the 27th ulto: & beg through you to express my thanks to the ladies of the S. R. Association for their kind consideration of myself & staff , to whose comfort they have greatly contributed. 
   
I am with great respect 
Your obtservt 
   
 R E Lee