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1862/10/11
Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
to Elizabeth Smith
He expects to leave for home in a few days. Page 3 and 4 are addressed to Charles.
GLC04189.10
1862/10/13
to unknown [fragment]
The rebels have torn up the road between camp and Frederick, Maryland and are now within 5 miles of the federal camp.
GLC04189.11
1862/10/21
Sutton, George S., fl. 1862
to David Sithen or Thomas Sharp
Gives permission for D. V. M. Smith's wife to have a cord of wood.
GLC04189.12
1862/10/28
The blacksmith shop has been rented out. Mentions rumor that the army will move soon and General Wool has stopped issuing furloughs. Smith begs his wife not to mention his liquor consumption. He assures her that he is now a sober man and it hurts...
GLC04189.13
1862/11/4
to Elizabeth Smith & children
Describes an offer in which ten men from each company would have the "privilege" of being allowed to join the regular army for five years. They have captured quite a few rebels and spies including: "A big nigger that has been watching us and...
GLC04189.14
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