Readville [BCF]
May 17 1863Dear Mother,
We were very sorry not to find you in the train last night, and to hear that you were ill. Â Nellie arrived safely and is at present domiciled with Effie & us at Mrs. Crehore’s.
Tomorrow, if it is not stormy, there are to be four-banners presented to the 54th. I have persuaded all the donors to have them presented together by the Govr so that the whole affair will not occupy more than 1/2 hour.
The War Department has been notified that we shall be ready to go on the 20th Inst, but we have heard nothing from them yet, so that I can’t tell when we shall go. I will telegraph to you when I find out. Do try to come if you can.
Give my love to Father, Anna, & George. I wish I had something more to write you but I haven’t, because I am so sleepy and stupid. Goodnight dearest Mother.
Annie sends you & Father her best love.
Always your loving son
May 17, 1863
A letter from Shaw to his mother:
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