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to his sister

Written in pencil. Discusses the Shenandoah Valley and provides more news of Antietam and Stonewall Jackson.

GLC02082.20

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Written in pencil on small leaves removed from a pre-printed alphabetized ledger. Mentions Strasburg, Virginia, and a raid by Jackson.

GLC02082.21

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Discusses being appointed hospital steward. Provides news of Fredericksburg.

GLC02082.22

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Continuation of GLC02082.22. Discusses illness and hospital duty.

GLC02082.23

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Ink is severely faded and nearly illegible. Provides Fredericksburg, Virginia camp news.

GLC02082.24

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Written from "Graces Church, near Fredericksburg." Comments on camp news and the prices of food & clothes. Also mentions exchanging papers with Yanks.

GLC02082.25

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Continuation of GLC02082.25. Contains verses of "Bonnie Blue Flag."

GLC02082.26

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Continuation of GLC02082.25-.26. Mentions sham battles with North Carolina troops, and includes verses of "Maryland."

GLC02082.27

to his sister

Reports that General Hooker ordered evacuation of Fredericksburg. Mentions pride in the spirit of Maryland.

GLC02082.28

to his sister

Written "Near the Rapperhanock [sic]." Includes camp news and a song called "Wait for the wagon."

GLC02082.29