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14 February 1862
Lizzie, fl. 1862
to Annie
sad to hear about Sister Margo's death. writes that they have had had snow. updates her with news about the baby.
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27 February 1862
Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863
explains that he doesn't always have time to write and his letters may not be that interesting. he expects his first fight to be in Norfolk and says they may not be home for three years. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.
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14 March 1862
tired and homesick. has experienced desperate fighting. lists all the different regiments that are out there. writes they are expecting 2,000 more troops. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.
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24 March 1862
writes there will be a forward movement. 20,000 more have joined them. they are getting ready to attack Norfolk. writes "before I came to the South, I had some sympathy for the slaves, but it has all gone..."
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30 March 1862
feels like he has nothing interesting to say. very homesick. feels homesick the most when he is on picket duty.
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13 April 1862
the battle of Yortown rages around them but so far their loss is small and infantry has not been engaged. understands that war is dangerous but it doesn't seem all that real to him.
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describes what picket duty is. writes it involves scouting around the country. they they their food with them, nothing but corned beef and hard bread. they also do provost-duty, and stay with farmers and watch their movements.
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20 July 1862
marched 20 miles without food or water when the Rebels attacked them. there were heavy losses on both sides. writes that Sunday is like any other day in the army and there is no time off to attend church.
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27 April 1862
thinks the coasting affair was quite funny. still very homesick but makes it clear he doesn't want to get out of the army but he does think of home at time. currently experiencing a drenching rain.Written at Camp Hamilton
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21 December 1862
has received a full discharge from the army. hopes his arm will be entirely well by the Spring.
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