Charleston W. Va. Dec 4th
Sir You will probably remember that the Gov Gave me a requisition when I was theere for fifty Over coats + fifty Blankets. I come off in a hurry + left these on your Table. please have the goodness to find them + forward them to me.
Very Respy yours
B. L. Stephenson
Capt
Direct to Charleston
Transcription by Rose Feazell, undergraduate student enrolled in Dr. Billy Joe Peyton's Fall 2010 "Introduction to Public History" at West Virginia State University