.NjI4.MTI1NQ

a train from the scene. Doubtless you will have full particulars by telegraph. It is quite probable that our regt. will not leave Rolla before to morrow if the wrecked train gets in to night. I would like very much to be at Rolla when they leave & see to my things. We left Bloomington yesterday at 1 PM. I saw Mr King of the firm Barrett King & Co on the cars. He asked if I was not a brother to Charles Russell of Cairo. He was quite sociable. We stopped at the Planters House in St.Louis. So far we have had good luck & everything has passed along nicely. Trains are going all the time to & from Jefferson CIty conveying troops. I cant tell where or when my next letter will be written; but I will write as soon as anything deffinite takes place. The train may not come in from the wreck before to morrow. My regards to all Your affectly JJ Russell