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New Orleans, May 24th 1848
My Dear Father,
You will feel much surprised
at rec'g. from me a line from this city,
and still more so, on learning that at
the moment you are reading it, I am
probably in Washington, as I mean to
follow it immediately.
You have learned all my views
from repeated letters written on the
subject, and will not therefore
wonder that, having now certain
news of peace I have presented my
resignation, and have a leave, two
months, at the end of which it, if accepted,
takes place. I hope to reach home a
day after this (though I may be detained)
and can then fully detail my
plans etc., & reasons for resigning
immediately instead of awaiting the
declaration of peace. I leave the Army
with honor enough for a Surgeon, and
with an excellent letter of introduction
at Washington from Gen. Wool.
I expect to delay one day at least in
Washington, & possible two, to settle accts.
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It may possibly occur to Eugene or some
of my impulsive loving ones to meet me
there—to any such project, if entertained,
I oppose my positive veto—for good reasons.
Gen. Brooks is anxious to detain me
here, & may possibly do so another day,
until the Surg. Genl. arrives, but I
do not wish to lose a day, as I shall
have but little more than two weeks
to remain at home.
Abundant love to you my dearest
parents & to all from ever
Yr. affectionate son
Grayson
Nothing preventing I start tomorrow at
2 p.m. for Mobile.
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Postmarked: New Orleans La. May 25
Addressed to: Andrew M. Prevost Esqr.
Philadelphia
Pa
