Len arrived here Friday morning rather unexpectedly to me, as I did not expect him until Saturday. I was exceedingly glad to see him. He appears to be in excellent health, looks better than I ever saw him before. Camp life certainly agrees with him. I believe it would bring me out too, and if Len's company is exchanged, I expect, with Father's approbation to enter the army about the first of July. My mind is continually following our armies, and I must confess that, although, the victory at Shiloh was a great one, yet we are in a desperate situation. McClellan is in the "peninsula" with a numerous and well appointed army, and if he defeats our generals in a pitched battle, Virginia will be evacuated by the armies of the confederacy. May God nerve our men for the fight and give our armies the victory! If Jeff Davis is on the field I dont see how it is possible for our armies to be defeated. Upon that remarkable man, the mention of whose name makes every true southern throb with delight, the Soldiers look upon almost as a demigod. Let him once address himself to them, and show them that he feels for them like a Father does for his children; that done, our army is invincible. I believe I received every thing mentioned in your letter I believe. Does Father think there will be an exchange of prisoners shortly? Len is anxious for another fight. Chapel Hill will soon be deserted; the Conscription takes about three fourths. When the number of Students is reduced to twenty five or thirty, I intend to come home. I expect to remain here until the end of the session. Governor Swain has nearly run crazy about it. I, verily, believe it will kill him, if colege is broken up. I dont know, what the Professors are going to do for a living. Len leaves tonight for Wilmington. He will start about twelve Oclock. The money came very opportunely as Guthrie has been dunning me. Love to all.

P. S.

There is no Physician by the name of Hollister in Chapel Hill. Perhaps he has gone to the war. I had another chill on Monday.