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He talks about how good his coats fit. One has gold lace on the sleeves, the same as the Confederate soldiers wear, which confused some people. He went to the theater.

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A grand review of the whole 9th Army Corps. took place. He received everything he asked for from his father.

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He is "Officer of the Day" today.

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He describes the vessels, the "Langamon" and the "Galena."

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He is getting acquainted with the naval officers. expects Burnside to once again take command of his favorite 9th Army Corps.

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He entrusted his valise to Lt. Perly who will be in New York a couple of days and instructed him to call on his father if he has time.

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He just received amrching orders, destination unknown but suspects it will be North or South Carolina.

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Everyone is being shipped out to Suffolk. He writes about the Conscription Law that makes no provision for the 2 year troops after their time has elapsed. He admonishes the people that have stayed home and done nothing.

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He writes there is a great number of sea shells to collect. He wants to know what the people in New York think of his regiment. Then tells his father not to worry if he is taken prisoner. If he ever meets a secessionist "I will not try to take him...

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No news. A large mail came but there was nothing from his father. He will write another letter later.

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He is glad his father put the money he sent to good use...has a gripe with Mr. Choate. thinks he does not deserve to be paid back and doesn't understand why he doesn't fight for his country. He quotes from a letter of him that illustrates why he...

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He tells his father not to send any more clothes until he writes for them and is glad that Capt. Bernard was discharged.

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Includes a sketch of a windmill.

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He describes the weather but then says he has nothing to write about. He is currently helping to build barracks. Then describes two rebel propellers that shot at their boats.

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He writes he is one of the best drilled men in the regiment and can stand a rigid examination. He seeks the officer recommendation for a commission.

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He tells him to pay Mr. Choate what he owes when he gets paid. They have removed to Camp Windfield..

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Thanks him for the picture of himself before he enlisted. Then describes his regiment flag and asks his father why he isn't using the money he sent

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They are still building the fort while waiting for the rebel to attack. He regrets they were not in New York for New Year's. He intends to send him most of his pay.

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There is a rumor of their intended departure on Gen. Burnside's expedition which is strengthened by the arrival or 2 or 3 light draught gun boats daily. Everyone has been preparing by making requisitons for extra ammunition and equipment. He insists...

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It is now a reality that they will go on General Burnside's expedition. He requests several newspapers.

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Burnside's expedition will have them travelling on the Staten Island Ferry. They will be the advance guard, set to attack Roanoke Island, then onto Norfolk, North Carolina...15,000 to 20,000 men on board the vessels.

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They experienced hurricane-like weather. Now it seems as though they won't go on Burnside's expedition but will keep his father posted

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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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