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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

They arrived in Bull Run only to find out they had been whipped. He lists the names of the officers that were wounded. He had a letter written to her which he tore up, for fear the Rebels would get it if he were wounded or killed.

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to father

He has been appointed 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Eaton's battery. He has decided to accept it.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

Charley arrived early in the morning and he was very glad to see him. He wrote to the general describing his case in a very favorable light, but has heard nothing yet.

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to sister

He mentions Will and Al Wheeler. Capt. Eaton has made him promise to come back as Jr. 1st lieutenant. He asks about Cassie.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

The 19th corps from N. Orleans have been pressing up the river for the last couple of days. If Sherman gets Atlantis, they should have some real fighting ahead of them.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

It is very hot and he is writing on cheap paper. The 9th corps made a bad name for themselves and ruined their reputation and position but he doesn't elaborate.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He is concerned that if the chances aren't good enough in Buffalo, he will have to go somewhere else. Written at Fort Pocahontas

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

There is no real news today. Everyone is sleeping in the fields. He has his tent up.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

The cavalry division was badly whipped. The Johnnies followed and attacked their line. They (Dewey and regiment) smashed their artillery in turn.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He won't be able to dance at her wedding unfortuately. He is heavily in debt and won't be able to send her more money than what he already has. He has sent as much as he can afford to Cassie as well.

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to Harriet W. Dewey

He met several of his mother's relatives in Natchez. The Carpenters, mainly. He and Mrs. Carpenter had a grand time.

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to Harriet W. Dewey

He asks her to pay the enclosed. He will send the balance later.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He describes Camp Vinde. It has been run down since 1861 but could be revived. The third page is a sketch of Camp Vinde.

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to [Harriet W. Dewey]

He is glad his promotion has made them happy. He worries about them and the work they do. He thinks it is breaking them down.

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to Norman R. Dewey

Partially printed. He informs his father of William's death.

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to sister

He saw Tom McCabe and liked him very much. The interview went very well. He was merely concerned for his sister's welfare. He asks if she has framed the group picture he sent yet.

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to father

He describes life in his new battery. But he still asks if his uncle can get him an army appointment. He wants to join an artillery unit.

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to sister

He received a letter from Tom McCabe giving him permission to carry off his sister. They have a grand review coming up.

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to father

They are still there but expect to go to Annapolis where they will get on a ship. But he doesn't know where they will go after that.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

There was a cavalry fight described as one of the fiercest. Will was wounded. 31 were killed. Written in Camp Lincoln

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He prefers hand to hand combat instead of getting shelled. He also thinks Will must be a full fledged captain by now.

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to mother

They have since passed through several cities and escaped the warm fire of artillery. There has been heavy firing in the direction of Harper's Ferry though he hears their side has surrendered at Harper's Ferry.

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to his father

He tells his sister not to worry because his health is first-rate and he always tells her the truth. He discusses his pick for gubernatorial honors.

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to father

He thinks they will go to Virginia tomorrow where everything is destroyed. They may have big fight soon. McClellan tries to avoid fights, apparently. He afraid of harming his reputation, should they lose.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He says to tell mother he liked the shirts she sent. He notes that she has moved. He wants a description of the new place and hopes they can be together again.

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