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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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He is glad he called on Mrs. Milligan. He wants him to call on Janey as well. Burnside has made several trips to Norfolk.

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He is miffed because a certain Hazelton complains of his experiences as a soldier, when he has only had a few hardships. "Why I only wish they would send them here where the sun would change many of them to niggars and somewhat tan their little kid...

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He writes of how "Him who ruleth above, that judeth of all men, entreating Him to hold the guiding hand over me while engaged in the dreadful courage of battle..."

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[Instead of addressing via Fortress Monroe say By way of New York]

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Letter of introduction fro George Jr. Langbeim.

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He will most certainly be going to Richmond again and mentions that cousin James was wounded in the battle of Fair Oaks.

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He encloses a receipt for the two certificates. On his way to Richmond.

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He writes they are to embark at 6 am and their destination is unknown.

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He mentions highlights from the recent journey. once they arrived he was the first to get a pass in Norfolk and describes the town.

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Mentions the Watsons.

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He compares Norfolk to New York and points out their similarities. He writes that Portsmouth is much smaller than New York but much prettier. He notes that today is his birthday.

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He will go to Newport News before going to Richmond. He celebrated his 18th birthday.

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He lists all the regiments comprising the division of Gen. Burnside. He asks his father to see Evarts and procure a comission for him.

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He mentions that his father recently took a trip around Central Park with a wounded officer. He also heard that an officer from his regiment called at the house when his father was absent. Heasks his father if he saw Burnside when he was in New York.

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He received orders to pack up and leave within a half hour. He got paid and will send $25 or $30.

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He expected to go up to Harrison's landing but ended up anchored to Fortress Monroe.

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He describes the encampment scene on the banks of Rappahanock. He writes that some men will come face to face with the enemy and they are all delighted with this.

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He mentions an old friend who he found out had been wounded and taken prisoner near RIchmond.

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He writes of the new recruits that will be coming in and admonishes those who try to pay their way out of serving their country.

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Though they haven't seen any rebels, writes that if he does he will not take him prisoner but kill him. Cavalry and artillery arrived from Harrison recently. He describes the beautiful scenery and mentions Charlie.

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C.K's men landed at Port Royal and captured 15 furloughed rebel soldiers from Richmond.

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He is glad his father received the $22 and glad he heard from Mr. Evarts even though his attempts were not successful.

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Duryee's Zoaves have arrived and are temporarily quartered with them. saw Ben Parkland.

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He heard Gen. Lee and his army were advancing , so cavalry and artillery changed their positions. He wants to know why Mr. Watson doesn't write. Andy Dobbs brought 15 new recruits.

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He heard a bridge blow up as well as a goverment factory. He describes the country side. Last page written over.

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The cavalry rode to the edge of town and met the rebels in considerable force. The union troops then entered the town admidst much cheering. A false report surfaced that he was taken prisoner.He had dysentary.

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He has enclosed 3 card photographs, not included here.

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Squads in hundreds of rebel prisoners are coming in. Hospitals are full of both Union and Confederate soldiers but he remains healthy.

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They lost 300 or 400 men in the last battle.

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He assures his father that a mistake has been made when the claim is made that the zoaves participated in the battle of Antietam. They were, in fact held in reserve. He says the army is behind in its payments.

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He notes that President Lincoln arrived in town after his visit with the Grand Army and made two short speeches.

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He writes that Mr. Hallow received his father's letter informing him the money written for by him had been sent on.

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He describes the beauty of where they are camped in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Then talks of the beautiful new uniform.

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He left encampment at Pleasant Valley and marched onward until they crossed the Potomac into Virginia. He is now in charge of some 40 men.

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He is glad the Haller family received the money everyone was so worried about.

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He camped where the rebels had possession of in the morning. A skirmish broke out.

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The army has been cracking down on "stragglers." but says the Ninth has no stragglers and they can march longer than anyone else and Burnside himself has complimented them.

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General Burnside will now command the Army of the Potomac, and Gen. McClellan will step down. The 9th Army Corps will be sad to see him go. He includes General Orders.

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He writes they are still here but will probably move on Thursday.

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He reports a sad incident in which two Germans were practicing a bayonet exercise and one accidently pierced the heart of the other. He tried to shoot himself afterward but was prevented from doing so and locked up.

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He describes a skirmish across the Rappahanock. He reports that he received the valise with all the items he requested and requests more items like a coat and boots.

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He talks about the the threat of destruction toward Fredricksburg unless the Rebels surrender it but as of yet the city is left untouched. he mentions Mr. Whitaker.

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They are ordered to cook three days rations and to cross the Fredricksburg river. He discusses his payment details.

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He wishes his father a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Their regiment had the duty of picketing the Rappahanock. Brags about his regiment and how everyone knows how splendid they are.

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Poem about New Years'.

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