***The door swings open and a muddy and wet courier shakes off the rain as he enters the tavern. After getting his bearings he hangs his coat and walks to General McOmish. He extends a letter sealed with a wax stamp that reads JJ and a box wrapped in buckskin. After delivering the letter wordlessly, The Man about faces, receive his coat and walks back out into the rain shutting the door behind him, Apparently not needing a reply from the General. The opened letter reads…***
“I write this letter, with heartfelt excitement at hearing the news of another grand party. Unfortunately, I am currently engaged at the front fighting the enemies of our cause, unable to attend which I’m sure will be a fine celebration. This saddens me. However, my courier explains that it’s for a good cause as well. General Kunz has transferred in! Congratulations Sir, whether it was your choice or not it was the right one! Here here and cheers.
P.S. Included with this letter is a box of fine Central American cigars, Which I fully expect that y’all will enjoy.
P.S.S….. If any of you see Miss Abigale, say hello for me and tell her to please send my riding scabbard back. It’s embarrassing for a cav officer to not be wearing a sword, it must have been left… well you know. Thanks in advance.
Y.O.S. Fld Lt JJ Jansen”
_________________ Lt. Colonel JJ Jansen 3rd Calvary Brigade, 4th Calvary Division Army of Tennessee CSA
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