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Acknowledges the circumstances under which Schriver left the Army, did everything he could to assist in his situation. He is enjoying the fine weather, dispels the rumor that he declined a promotion. Gen. [Winfield] Scott was "violently opposed" to this.

Expressing gratefulness for Clarke; he mentions Mrs. Seward, "who is one of two sisters, who throughout all of my…career have sustained and cheered" him in "every good work and word."

Concerning one of Gales's publications which included a portraiture of George Washington "taken from his life." References Mount Vernon, says that his health is not so good.

He plans on spending five days in Michigan. "My terms are $50 and hotel-expenses, and my subjects, France since 1848 and American Civilization, the latter having some reference to our present..difficulties."

The North-Eastern Railroad will carry troops, "in the service of the State", to and from Charleston.

Introducing him to Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.

Requests leave to make requisition for "three 8 in Columbia and two 24 pds…for the use of the Batteries at Monies Island."

Requests supplies for his cavalry regiment [the Jackson Horse Guards], including light artillery labre "in lieu of the mixed equipment…which is composed in part of the the Straight Eng. on Prussian Hussar Labre." Likes the progress and prospects for his regiment.

Rights encloses the requisition of six South Carolina regiments for arms,"for the insiduations of the Board of Ordnance."