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after me. In New Orleans should you meet Cornelius Fellows - "G W Huntington O B Cobb or Capt Thompson of the "Stm" Magnolia", I would like for you to know them. These are all friends of mine. Any courtesies extended to them will be remembered by me. I dont know the position of any of these friends of mine, whether loyal or disloyal. I rather think, however, the majority are ranked with the rebels. I have never heard, anyhow, I know you will be pleased with them, and find them all gentlemen. A neighbor of ours, Mrs William Greene, learning that Betty has received a letter from New Orleans, and from a friend, has been urging her, as well as myself, to make some enquiry in her behalf. She is the daughter of a Mr. Francis M. Fiske, a rich man of New Orleans, Mr. Fiske was sent to Fort Lafayette for a good while, was released, returned to New Orleans, and had to leave the City. This is all she has heard of him. She is anxious to learn something of the condition of he property