May 5, 1862. In the afternoon Winston & I took a walk. Mother wrote to Willie & Davis to send by Winston tomorrow.
[Rebecca] May 5, 1862. Cool with high wind. Hear boy’s recitations in the morng. After dinner write to Willie & Davis to send to Orange Springs.
[James W. Bryant to Davis Bryant]
May 5, 1862 On board USS Seneca
My Dear Son Davis
I supposed you was at Welaka until I was told you was at J-. I was surprised to meet you but glad to see you in good health. You and Willie have taken positions in this civil struggle in opposition to the views I Entertain, but I believe you are both conscientious in your course. Pursue always in life the Path which you think is consistent with duty, honor, and justice, and I shall always respect you as men, and my love for you as children will be increased, if possible, in the Knowledge that you possess genuine integrity.
I have written Gen. Hopkins to guard you and aid you, should it be necessary, and I feel confident he will be happy to do all in his power to do any act of Kindness towards you on my account and also, on your own.
I cannot write to you more at length at present on business. You will hear from me again soon. Any letters sealed or unsealed for me, sent on board the Seneca or other Gun boat addressed to me at Fernandina will be forwarded, or any letters unsealed for the North will be forwarded by the officer of the Gun boats.
I would be very glad to have a good private talk with you, but will wait for a short time. This is Enough for the present - seeing you in good health, and knowing that all the family are well is a great cause of happiness to me to day.
I shall Expect frequently to hear from you if only a few lines - Give much love to Willie
Yours Ever Affectiontely
J. W. Bryant
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