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to Father

There are rumours that Gen. Burbridge will call on the 4th division to reinforce him in Kentucky, others say there will be an expedition to Mobile.

GLC02173.32

to Father

They had regimental inspection. There is considerable excitement in reenlisting for some as they are offering 1100 dollars to veterans.

GLC02173.33

to Parents

The 13th Army corps has been broken up and consolidated into one division, the 19th Army corps. A lot of reorganization has been taking place.

GLC02173.34

to Father

A bullet struck the tent of the comission sergeant and hit the bed, but he happened to be absent when this happened. He talks about Abraham Lincoln and how if the president were a democrat, the Rebels would call it a righteous war.

GLC02173.37

to Father

He compares his childhood to the present circumstances. The days are rainy and downcast. There have been a couple cases of small pox in the regiment and it may spread.

GLC02173.40

to Parents

Everyone is in good spirits because they'll be heading home.

GLC02173.43

to Parents

Pages missing. He has not heard from Mollie nor Phil since they got married. They are now in the 1st brigade, 13th army corps. No new cases of small pox have been discovered.

GLC02173.44

to George Andrew

Having finished his duties as superintendent of the draft he says he is sending a bill for his expenses, which he hopes will be forwarded to the War Department.

GLC02175.09

General order no. 61

Banning further credits allowing towns to transfer already enlisted men.

GLC02175.17

to Eben Whittemore

Chatham has been asked to fill their town quota for the army, but Hardy claims they have already done so.

GLC02175.20