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to Father

He talks about how good his coats fit. One has gold lace on the sleeves, the same as the Confederate soldiers wear, which confused some people. He went to the theater.

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A grand review of the whole 9th Army Corps. took place. He received everything he asked for from his father.

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He is "Officer of the Day" today.

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He describes the vessels, the "Langamon" and the "Galena."

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He is getting acquainted with the naval officers. expects Burnside to once again take command of his favorite 9th Army Corps.

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He entrusted his valise to Lt. Perly who will be in New York a couple of days and instructed him to call on his father if he has time.

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He just received amrching orders, destination unknown but suspects it will be North or South Carolina.

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Everyone is being shipped out to Suffolk. He writes about the Conscription Law that makes no provision for the 2 year troops after their time has elapsed. He admonishes the people that have stayed home and done nothing.

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The "Keohuck" broke down. The first division is going West.

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Everyone has been ordered to Tennessee to reinforce Rosencrane.

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