Note 58 — Chapter XXV · VOYAGE OF 1863—THE TOBACCO GARDEN MASSACRE.
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“Knob View, Crawford, co., Mo. Sept. 2, 1896.
“My dear old Captain “Joseph La Barge,
“My Dear Friend: I should like to hear from you whether you are still in the land of the living. Thank God for his mercies. Dear Captain I should be happy to be with you a few hours and have a good talk over the hardships of our past life steamboating, especially on the Robert Campbell in 1863 going to the mountains. It would give me great pleasure to see you and all your family once more. It is a great many years since I have heard anything from you. Please let me hear from you soon. My love and friendship to you and all your family. I remain your true friend untill death. From the Hero of the Tobacco Garden on Bob Campbell in 1863.
“Wm. Andy Stinger.
“P. S. Address “Wm. A. Stinger, “Knob View, Crawford Co. Mo.
“Farewell Dear Captain. May God bless you all with health and strength.”