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Eufaula Ala
June 2nd 1864

Col

I have the honor to report our arrival at this city. As yet I find it difficult to obtain a suitable location for [[Hd? Qrs?]]. We could not get two (2) rooms suitable to our purposes for less than $24 per month.

We have however negotiated for a small house with a good stable on the premises, which can be rented for $30 per month. And as if is necessary that we should promptly locate I have concluded to occupy the same until I hear from you. I am firmly convinced that by having our own stable, we can save half the expense that would incur by keeping a horse at livery. The rate of charge being $1.00 per day. We could purchase forage here, but the prices are so enormous that it would be far better to