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to Maria

2 miles from Alexandria. describes the terrain. when they marched on Richmond, heard a citizen of Richmond say, "the whole North must be here..." Written in a camp near Alexandria.

GLC08311.42

to Annis, Lida and Johnny

asks Annis to learn to write better than he can and to be careful with her eyes. intructs her to be grateful for her education. tells Lida and Johnny to play with chickens and horses.

GLC08311.43

to my dear wife

describes the officers who wish to leave the service versus those who wish to remain. w rote in diary about having received money for bonds. lost his handkerchief in Richmond but bought another in Alexandria. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

GLC08311.44

to my dear wife

discusses the possibility of moving, possibly out West when he is discharged. Written in a camp near Alexandria

GLC08311.45

to my dear wife

tells the story of how they had a covering of evergreen brush put over the tents and it all fell and hit them because they were in too much of a hurry when they put the poles up. doesn't think he'll be home before September. Written in a camp near...

GLC08311.46

to my dear wife

describes the decisions of Captains and Generals in his brigade. would like to go to Mount Vernon. saw a farm he is thinking of purchasing. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

GLC08311.47

to Maria

tells her when to expect him. tells her to kill the flies before he comes homes. Written in a camp near Alexandria

GLC08311.48

to Maria

is not sure he can get back in town as soon he expected because they are waiting for the Captain to get back.

GLC08311.49

to Maria

writes that it won't be less than 2 weeks or possibly longer before he comes home. expects the captain to be dismissed when the troops are mustered out.

GLC08311.50

to Maria

will move tomorrow, destination unknown. some think they are going to Panville, N.C.

GLC08311.15