Letter to Thomas Mildred from Ida Tinsley

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Columbus Ind Sept the 11th 1861 Mr Mildred Sir I reccd yours of the 7th this evening in accordance to with my husbands orders I hasten to reply But I will first tell you of his whereabouts the excitement is raging to such an extent here and his views were generally know so that we did not deem it safe for him to remain here any longer. Last Monday he took the cars for Louisville from which place I received a letter yesterday. (he said for me to write to you – stricken) I do not know when he will return but you will hear from him soon I presume. We never got the letter you speak of in explanation of the trades you speak of It seems we dont get more then half you write Did you or rather your wife get a letter from me requesting my bed and wearing clothes to be expressed to me If you have not please send them to me by express and 55.00 fifty-five dollars which you say you have loaned out to be forthcoming at you call please send them at your earliest