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to Brother Henry

He will soon rejoin the regiments. He has not received the box of things his brother sent yet. He plans to get a pass so he can explore the city of York.

GLC02172.55

to Brother Henry

They had a dull Christmas. He does not want to hear of his brother becoming a soldier. For the moment there are plenty of rations and clothing. He has not spoken to Ed since he last wrote. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

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to Brother Henry

A lot of the boys are sick in the hospitals They haven't been able to get any newspapers for a while. He sees boats pull up to Cumberland's Landing. Written at McClellan's Camp at Cumberland's Landing.

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to Brother Henry

It is getting dusty in the swamp. Water is scarce. They are getting closer to picket time. The Rebels are not far away. The Michigan troops had a fight in front of Hooker's division. When the pay master comes around, he will send some money.

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to Brother Henry

He has been sick for the last two weeks. He requests 5 or 10 dollars and a couple of shirts.

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to Brother Henry

He does not know when he will rejin the regiment but at prsent he only works 4 hours a day washing dishes. He has rheumatism. The box he was supposed to have received has still not arrived.

GLC02172.56

to Brother Henry

The rebels have blockaded the Potomac down below her about 45 miles. They fired 21 shots. Once again he tells Henry not to enlist and to stay at home. Last night the pickets were firing.

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to Brother Henry

They have been on picket guard for four days. They got paid but he hasn't had a chance to send him money yet. It has been very muddy because of the rains.

GLC02172.36

to Father

He thanks him father for the package. It contained everything he most needed.He goes over the money he has sent so far and what should happen if doesn't make it home.

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to Brother H (Henry)

He says everything is dull lately. Dull and muddy. He tells him he received the box that father sent.

GLC02172.38