B. F. Batchelor to his wife - August 25, 1863

Aug. 25th 1863

My Sweet Love

Since writing my letter (for Mr Ashby) I have had the good fortune to find an Artist in Rome, and after much talking succeeded in getting him to take my likeness. My uniform being a blue grey it was too light to take well, but I well know it would be prized highly & therefore send it—I have nothing further to add, My Sweet love—except my earnest wishes that I may soon be able to present the living image, here so faintly portrayed, to one of the best & loveliest of wives—I am dearest Your affectionate

Frank