Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
Exclusively for the ladies.
Baptist College Encampment. May 30th, 1861.
Why don't more of your ladies come out to gladden the hearts of the poor devils incarcerated here.
If there is anything more than another that they would appreciate it is a ‘"sunny smile."’ Is their absence owing to want of attraction in the artillery manoeuvres?
If so, that is a poor excuse.
Ladies, attention!
We know you enjoy the sight of a set of fine looking men, and we flatter ourselves we can give you a feast; or, if the Cadets are an inducement, I assure you that Col. Smith, with the assistance of a number of ladies of acknowledged taste, has stationed here the ‘"flower of his flock."’
It is anything but flattering to see the number who drive by to the other encampments every bright afternoon, not even deigning to cast a smile on our gallant laddies.
Don't be so partial.
We are, with a few exceptions, the finest looking men this side of ‘"Dixie,"’ and besides, President Davis is daily expected, and if you would see him and us, come early and bring your knitting, for in a few days your chance will be lost. Your friend,
John Quill.
John Quill.
