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to my dear wife

They are going to be sent to Maine as sharpshooters since they cannot be put anywhere else in the United States. He sees a lot of Rebels coming in lately and describes them as good-looking, smart men.

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to my dear wife

There is a heavy battle going on nearby. They, on the other hand, are still having good times. They do not have their rifles yet. He reminds Lizzie that she is always in his prayers.

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to daughter

He ate some good strawberries recently. He is sorry to hear of her leg troubles.

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to my dear wife

He instructs her to direct her letters to Washington. He tells her to dress warmly. He says he would give anything to see his darling.

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to my dear wife

He thinks he will be at home in June sometime. Unfortunately they will not get paid until they are discharged. He plans to get a piece of land and build his own house when he returns.

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to my dear wife

He describes Washington as a handsome city, but not as nice as Richmond. He apologizes for not having written lately. He assures her he has remained true to her since he has been there and always will be.

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to my dear wife

He has been paid well lately and he can eat what he wants. He thought he loved her as much as possible when he went away, but now he realizes that being apart has caused him to love her more.

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to my dear wife

He is very homesick these days but doen't think it will be much longer. He expects to stay in their current location until they are discharged. He has a breakfast of fried ham and potatoes.

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to my dear wife

The Rebels lost 3,000 soldiers recently.He describes their efforts to take care of the dying and wounded.

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to my dear wife

He is lonely and has not heard from his wife in a while and hopes she is well. He hopes the time apart will soon pass.

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