ALS signed “Jno. S. Mosby,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 8, September 30, 1898. Letter to "Alice," written from his home in San Francisco, noting an upcoming reunion of his soldiers at Manassas. In part: "I hear that my men are to have a reunion at Manassas in October. I am sorry that I can't be there—but I hope you & Miss Kate will go as my representatives. If you see Fount tell him (or your father) that I w'd like for Genl. Nelson A. Miles to be invited in recognition of the fact that last Spring he recommended me to President McKinley for a commission in the Army. I also want the persons whose names are on the enclosed slip invited. You know that I rec'd a great deal of attention at the University when I was hurt. Dr. Nelson was my regular attendant. Dr. McGuire came on from Richmond. I don't know when I shall go East again—not very soon. I am like last year's almanac there now—out of date. You can see in the Gazette that I am not a jingo." In fine condition.
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