27 March 1862
Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
Autograph letter signed
Title: to his sister
Has just learned of a general order to stop outgoing mail but assures his sister that her mail to him will still be received. Advises her to be alert of any news from Big Bethel, Yorktown, Sewel's Point, Norfolk and Richmond. Reports that General Wool had a grand review of the troops. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy. The Fortress Monroe lies in the same vicinity. .
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