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He finally got an acknowledgement from his father that the money he sent was received. Yesterday they had the monthly inspection of the troops' quarters.

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He finally received orders to pack up and leave for Burnside's expedition. They will be aboard the Spaulding. He writes he may not hear from him for sometime, but tells him not to worry.

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Their regiment has captured Roanoke Island (50 pieces of artillery and over 2000 prisoners). Next they go to Raleigh. He received his pay again and sent most of it to his father.

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written over, cannot be read. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

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He embarked on board a gun boat named Commodore Barney whose sole mission was to burn down a railroad bridge. Hedescribes a somewhat eventful journey and encampment. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

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He writes of the difficulty of staying in contact. He is glad that he has survived a severe battle. He lists all the people he has not heard from in a while.Written aboard the steamer "Virginia"

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They have now been ordered to garrison on Roanoke. He describes his quarters in great detail.

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They were ordered to embark on board the gun boat "Virginia." They anchored where they found a house and a man with a truce flag. 25 or 30 men came out which they took as prisoners. They all got new uniforms.

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He enjoyed the Chaplain's lecture. He is going to Elizabeth City next.

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General Johnston has been reported dead. He believes Jefferson Davis will soon meet his fate. Mentions Mr. Watson.

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He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.

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He complains he has not received any mail from him lately. Hewmentions their Adjutant who was killed in River Bridge.

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An order was read to reduce the regiment of three corporals. A John Davis was one of them. He warns his father not to tell John's parents.

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The received a letter from John Davis's sister asking why his father hasn't called on him.

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He is anxiously awaiting a decision on whether he will get furlough.

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He includes sketch with a soldier standing next to a cannon, tee pees, an American Indian and a banner that says "Union."
He mentions a Sergeant Chas E. Hill.

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He complains the only mail he receives are newspapers and his friends seem to have forgotten him.

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He received the news of his father's upcoming marriage and trip to Rochester. Fred L., who has been sick for some time received a furlough. He mentions all the possessions he left behind when he enlisted.

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He is sending this letter as well as some other things along with a Corp. Hugh McMann.

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He is writing to inform him he has forwarded $50.

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He includes a list of items he is enclosing and insists they may appear insignificant but are very important and must be treated as trophies.

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He is happy his father is settling down and has been granted a furlough by Col. Hawkins. He writes that the ladies of Roanoke are not so pretty as the ones in New York.

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He thinks Frank L. must have arrived home by now and has called on his father...Col. Hawkins proceeded on board the brig Port Royal for the purpose of ascending the swamp canal. Lt. Col Kimball detailed all the contrabands to erect arbars in front of...

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He introduces his father to William S. Hutton, discharged for disability.

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He is anxiously awaiting a decision on whether or not he will get furlough. John Davis said he will not let any more men go on furlough until he sees Burnside.

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