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1862/11/27
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to mother
Thanksgiving. He writes that he did not have turkey because his cook did not see the need to make it.
GLC04662.019
1862/12/15
Captured a large number of prisoners and livestock. Discusses an expedition to Wood's Cross Roads and the regiments reception by the townsfolk, who were all secessionist. Received his commission as senior 1st lieutenant.
GLC04662.020
1862/12/19
Regiment has received orders to be ready to march by the next morning. He worries about whether or not they will return to this camp. The enclosure wishes his mother a merry Christmas and indicates that he sent money.
GLC04662.021
1862/12/27
Regiment is being transferred, possibly to North Carolina. Christmas Day was dull. Christmas eve was full of excitement as rebels fired on a picket line, causing the entire union line to prepare for attack. The only casualty was a hog.
GLC04662.022
1863/1/8
Appointed acting brigade quartermaster. Was glad to hear everyone had a happy Christmas.
GLC04662.023
1863/1/19
Discusses the staff of Col. Davis who is Walbridge's brigade commander. Walbridge is brigade quartermaster.
GLC04662.024
1863/1/26
Short letter sent with some artillery shells [not included].
GLC04662.025
1863/1/18
He is glad to hear from the family. He is living well but meals cost 50 cents shipboard. Discusses the failed attempt of a black servant to make apple dumplings. Written from U.S. Steamer Catawba, Beaufort Harbor.
GLC04662.026
1863/2/11-13
Continued on February 13. Worries that their current expedition will turn out to be as bad as Banks' expedition. The men are shooting crocodiles and gathering oranges.
GLC04662.027
1863/2/14
He has received eight letters in the mail. He advises his mother on managing their rental property, writes about friends and family members back home and remarks that their current expedition has come to a stand still.
GLC04662.028
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