Letter from M. Howard to L. S. Joynes, 1862 February 1

              Jeffersonville Kentucky Feb[ruar]y 1 1862

Dr L[evin] S[mith] Joynes

Dear Sir

I received your favor of the 15th Jan[uary]y
two days since, but owing to the press of business caused
by the inauguration and supervision of several hos-
pitals in this place I have literally been unable
to answer it until now; a seeming want of deference
which, under the circumstances, I feel well assured you
will not find fault with.

In regard to the Demonstratorship of Medical
College of Va, should the Faculty be considerate enough
to reelect me to that post, it was not my intention to
tax their kindness for a further substitution, but to be
present and perform the duties required by that office.
With the best wishes for your wellfare I am

Very Respectfully
Yr obt Servt
M[arion] Howard

[Addressed:]
To Dr L S Joynes
Dean of the Faculty
of the Medical College of Va
Richmond Va