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to Mother

marched out three miles, saw several of Blackburn's company. have reached a point where there will be no more furloughs.Written in a camp near Petersburg, Virginia

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to Mother

started up for Petersburg with the expectation of going to Richmond but when they got there, there was no transportation, so they stayed in a camp opposite Drury's Bluff, recovered their ground and ended up three miles north of Richmond.

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to Mother

in bed with the mumps, but expects to be well again soon. does not like having to pay for food that is scarce like chicken or sweet potatoes, but hasn't been able to eat much anyway.

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to Mother

writes that their rations have been reduced to crackers and beef. passed by the 22nd regiment the other day. they all appeared well and looked like they had been marching for 12 days.Written in a camp near Fredericksburg

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to Mother

his wound is improving. still suffering from pneumonia. sent to Farmville to recuperate.

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to Mother

three miles from Drury's Bluff. does not know if they will camp there.

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to Mother

the Colonel is sick and went to town. thinks it would be better if he never got back. received the news of the death of a friend, Tira Crews.

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to Mother

fire damage. "within six miles of pepper 6."

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to Mother

a great deal of the company has been wounded or killed. hoping to get a furlough soon.

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to Brother

Capt. Mann has resigned and gone home. mentions Bill Browning

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