
          But there is a possibility, that the nature of
 my present occupation may be diverted to
 [crossed out: that] [added: one] which will not meet with the warmest welcome
 from me - I mean the office of Asst. Commissary
 of Subsistence - it will be vacant - next year - by the 
 departing of the Gentleman, who holds it now - from this Post -
 and will devolve upon me. I would willingly perform
 that portion of the service - which belongs to [crossed out: the]
 supplying the troops with provisions- but when
 I shall have to send to the Commissary [crossed out: at] in [crossed out: some city] [added: Charleston (SC)]
 for a requisition of "Whiskey" - for Extra Duty Men -
 it seems to me that it will clash with my obligations
 to the Temperance Society - which, [crossed out: though] I am determined
 to adhere most strictly - if doing so even [causes?]
 me to give up my commission [crossed out: and ?] I should be
 very thankful to you if you could give me your opinion
 of my duty - in case I am ordered to act as
 commissary.


 The books you were so kind as to purchase
 for me arrived safely. I am very much pleased
 with the selection you made - yourself - Wilson's Evidences
 supplies the place (very well) of the work I called through
 mistake Land Hist Evidences. I am sorry about that I have not
 been able to send you that choice selections of flowers,
 that I had promised myself I would, when I got to this
 clime of [crossed out: flowers] Florida. Fort Brooke was surrounded

        