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to Libbie Elmore

They are working on building fortifications. The Rebels have made another raid. RIght now Dwight is the only commissioned officer they have because everyone else is away.

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to Libbie Elmore

Worrk on the fortifications is the principle business. Another man died from the railroad incident bring the death toll to 8. They are dying to see the Paymaster.

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to Libbie Elmore

There is very little probability that Dwight would be going home anytime soon since he is the only commissioned officer with them now. Last night two of the regiment of their brigade were ordered out, probably to meet a Rebel brigade.

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to Libbie Elmore

He has time for little else besides the fortifications. He is glad she had a good visit with Aunt Sally. He guesses they will stay right where they are for some time.

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to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

The Colonel is now on furlough due to illness. He explains to Libbie that it is difficult to get a furlough and even if you get one they don't grant them for more than ten days unless there is some extenuating circumstance like sickness.

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to Libbie Elmore

The weather is bad which makes it hard to move artillery. Troops are landing near Charleston and this makes an attack seem imminent.

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to Libbie Elmore

He has been in service for eight months and he has not been paid for five and a half months. He has enclosed a portrail of Col. Gurney (not included here) who is not well-liked by the men.

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to Libbie Elmore

They left camp last Wednesday and came to Norfolk. Very faded.

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to Libbie Elmore

Their gunboats are currently attacking the Rebels. He talks about selling the farm and what price she may actually be able to get for it.

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to Libbie Elmore

He changes his mind about the lowest price he will accept for the farm. He warns her to trust Kniffin. He lets her in on the news that there is a large Union force where he is and it is increasing.

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to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

There has not been so much firing of the gunboats lately. There is no immediate prospect of the Rebels making an attack.

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to Libbie Elmore

He had a great dinner recently but is sorry she sent him money because he expects to get paid soon. Things are quiet and he does not expect to fight soon. He brings up selling the farm again.

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to Libbie Elmore

He again reiterates what his lowest price for the farm would be and warns her not go below that figure.

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to Libbie Elmore

He expects to be paid within 2-3 days. He hears the Rebel army has little to eat. He mentions Kniffin again and the selling of the farm.

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to Libbie Elmore

He finally got paid yesterday. It's been quiet lately except for a little sharpshooting. He mentions paying Reynolds and getting the wagon fixed.

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to Libbie Elmore

Written on board the Swan.
There has been excitement around Suffolk. They are on the move. They ran into the Rebels who fired shots, killing several of their horses. Their battery soon fired back. They are now sailing and he does not know where they...

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to Libbie Elmore

He writes that if he lives and they have good luck they can continue to reduce their debts. They have spent time drilling lately. Lastly, he says his new clothes look good on him.

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to Libbie Elmore

The cavalry lost one officer and in return they took 2 officers and three privates prisoners. They feel very secure for the moment because they have one of the strongest rifle pitts. He mentions Kniffin again.

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to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

He doesn't know how long they will be at their present stop. It looks as thoough they may establish a base of operations.

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to Libbie Elmore

The Colonel has resigned due to his health. The news from Hooker and Banks is good. He believes her calculations about the farm are good and if they want to take possession before next Spring they must pay something now.

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to Libbie Elmore

He does not think kniffin will make any improvement to the farm, knowing him the way he does. He tells the story of how they came to a plantation and took some chickens with them by twisting some of their necks.

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to Libbie Elmore

They taking all those not able to march to the hospital. They have just come in from dress parade and have been ordered to march tomorrow morning.

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to Libbie Elmore

He discusses finances with her and then tells her about the food they've been eating. He said they mainly drill these days and describes his daily activities.

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to Libbie Elmore

A lot of the men are sick witth dysentary and diarrehea. A man he mentioned before has since died of illness. On a happier note, they just got new clothes.

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to [Libbie Elmore]

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A skirmish broke out between a Rebel battery and a Union gunboat along the river. Letter is torn here. He hopes to hear of some success from their armies.

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