The Daily Dispatch: December 30, 1863., [Electronic resource]

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Yankee Morality.

--The following letter, directed to "Lieut.-Col. Joseph Dickinson, A. A. A. C., Centre Grand Division, Army of the Potomac," was captured in one of the enemy's wagons near Chancellorsville a few days since. The tenderness of the allusion by the writer to her husband is inexpressibly touching:

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Washington, Jun. 14, 1863.
My Dear Friend:

I received your note to-day, and I was delighted to think you still remembered me. I hope you are well, and are enjoying yourself in Boston. I think it a charming city in winter. I hope, when you return, you will come and see me often? If my husband should be killed some of the battles please consider me as engaged to you. Write me word, and let me know what you think of the proposition. Do you not think it impudent in me? When you return do bring me a nice keepsake from Boston or New York. I would like a handsome ring. I hope you think of me as often as I think of you. I hope our fondness is mutual. My dear friend, do write to me very soon, and tell me how much you like me. Good bye.

Your true friend,

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P. S.--Please direct your letter to "Mrs. -- --, Washington City, D. C.; and do write very soon.