W. Bushnell to John S. Loomis

Ottawa Sept 13th 1864

Dear Loomis

Yours recd on my absence, hence this delay Assure the Govener, that the D B Clark refered to sound to the core, in "all things" Give my respects to the Gov, & say to him, that there is a "God in Israel" & that he is about to lift up the light of his countenance upon us" Accept for yourself

My Esteem &c

Bush

Sub Mode

Say to His Excellency, that we will keep Soler next time he comes to Ottawa & not leave the carriage fastened to the post untill daylight

Bushnell W

Ottowa Sept 13, 1864

Col What letter was enclosed? I fear it was lost en route. Please return

H E P

General

Please read in connection with enclosed letter (previously sent you) and return this - Mr Bushnell is a State Senator and a lawyer of brilliant attainments - influential and of spotless personal & political integrity

Very Resply

John S Loomis

Col & ADC