Oct 10th 1861 [Thursday]. Washington, D. C.
Dear Father
I haven’t received a letter from you yet. I’ve written twice since I’ve been in Washington before this letter. If this reaches you, write and tell me of all the news. How the family are getting along (too?). And if it don’t reach you, write and tell me so that I can write again.
I went to the Review on Tuesday. There I saw McClellan. I had a good view of him from the pictures you’ve seen of him you’d have no idea of the looks of the man. When I saw the guard come round, I didn’t know him from the rest. He dressed very plain; is rather stout; has a light mustache and has a very clear eye.
I also saw the President and his wife. I took a good look at him. He is just like the last photograph you saw of him in Harper’s Weekly.
I also saw McDowell, Sickles, Colonel Blenker and Prince de Joinville.
There were reviewed six thousand cavalry and a great many artillery.
I’ve nothing else to tell at present so I will close. Give my love to all the family.
Your Affectionate son, Wm. J. Fisher
There is a regiment of Cavalry passing my window as I write. WJF
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