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left camp last Monday and marched out on the river for a fight. heard that East Tennesee has been evacuated and Charleston has gone.Written in a camp near Rapidan River, Virginia

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very weak. hoping for a furlough. if he doesn't get one, he will ask for a transfer to Raleigh.

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currently has very bad pain. they have recommended him for a furlough.

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water damage, unable to read. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

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mentions Rob who he saw recently and received a letter, Mrs. Mary Garamea who is living in town. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

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have been resting for 4 or 5 days now. have started to draw clothing as part of their rations. has not heard from Rob in a good while.

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tired of fighting. wants the war to end, but sees no prospect of stopping. has not heard from Rob and fears he may have been captured or killed since the fighting in Atlanta was severe.

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the doctor says he is doing very well. still afraid that Rob has been killed.

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his wound is healing very nicely. will be able to get out of bed soon. glad she is doing well with the farm. asks her to save some apples for him.

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the wound is healed but he has an absess so it it is very painful. still fears he won't be home in time for Christmas.

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