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to Brother Henry

He went to a mass meeting out in Carthage. He saw several distinguished speakers including a poet. At the hospital, they are expecting a lot of wounded from Nashville.

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to Brother H. (Henry)

Everyone is excited about the fighting at Charleston. He mentions Joe Hooker.

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to Brother Henry

Vicksburg surrendered. Very, very faded.

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to Brother Henry

They are now in Knoxville. The regiment has suffered losses. Major Byington is dead. Captain Farren is wounded.

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to Brother Henry

He had a good visit with his father. There are some very sick people at the hospital and this keeps him busy. He hopes his brother will escape the draft.

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to Father

They are camped near a small town called Columbia. He wishes his father could come visit. He thinks they will cross the river since the Rebel general is reported to be across the river.

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to Brother Henry

He has been detailed as a nurse and does not know when he get out to see his brother. He knows his brother wants to marry but he tells him to look before he leaps.

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to Brother Henry

He has just come back from picket where he has been on duty for days. They are not allowed to talk on both sides but when the officer are away the privates talk. Artillery, infantry and cavalry have passed. They expect to cross the river again...

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to Brother Henry

They learned of the capture of Fort Donaldson and 15,000 prisoners. He hopes his brother had fun sleigh riding and wonders if any of the fellows talk about him when they are hugging the girls. The regiment got new guns. Written in a camp near...

GLC02172.60

to Brother H. (Henry)

He encourages his brother not to miss out on opportunities like getting an education while he is young.

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