Ralph E. Stout Letter : December 14, 1862

Ralph E. Stout writes to his friend Olivia, opening with an opinionated statement on her engagement and stating that she must instead find peace and happiness. He continues by detailing how he came across a particular wallpaper in a building that was to be turned into a hospital for the war. Stout asks about Barry and Albert, and requests that Olivia tell them and Mary to write to him. Stout details his opinions surrounding war, and concludes by noting that three men have died.