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to Father

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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to Father

They lost 300 or 400 men in the last battle.

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to Father

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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to Father

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

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to Father

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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to Father

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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to Father

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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to Father

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

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to Father

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

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to Father

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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to Father

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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to Father

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

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to Father

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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to Father

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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to Father

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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to Father

Fredricksburg remains in possession of the Rebels and he hopes they will stay where they are for the next few days. He expects the Paymaster soon. The latest General Orders praises the 9th.

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to Father

He sent a box containing his old uniform to his father, as well as a portfolio, some letters. He heard that Dunyee's zoaves were about seven miles away. There was a grand review of General Sickles division.

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to Father

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

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had lunch with Ruth, who went to see her father.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia met with her father's psychiatrist, she reports that he is a great guy.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia arrived home exhausted, she walked along sheepshead bay that day.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia visited Hy and Ann in their new apartment.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her breakfast in great detail, as well as a day at the beach with friends.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to three letters she has just received from Moe.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports the news that she hears on the radio.

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