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Nashville June 29th 1865

Brig. Gen. C. B. Fisk.
It was with the greatest pleasur that I learned of your appointment, and acceptance of the position you now occupy. I had the pleasure of forming your acquaintance while I was a resident in St Louis. Prof. Chrs. S. Tennell of the Washington University - and Mr. A. S. Dean principal of the Mary Institue in Lucas place are particular friends of mine & From te former I have a have a letter of introduction to Brig. Gen. Frank P. Blair.
I fully sympathize with you, in the great work to which you have been called.