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9 December 1861
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
to Brother Henry
They have been in their current location 8 weeks now. He does not know how much longer they will be there. Their pickets were fired upon by the Rebel cavalry.
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22 December 1861
No more furloughs will be granted. The Colonel is confident there will be a forward movement of the grand army.
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31 December 1861
The Rebel pickets are three miles away. There is firing on both the right and left. He wishes could get a chance to take a sleigh ride. He will get his next two months pay this morning.
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14 January 1862
The rebels have blockaded the Potomac down below her about 45 miles. They fired 21 shots. Once again he tells Henry not to enlist and to stay at home. Last night the pickets were firing.
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21 January 1862
They have been on picket guard for four days. They got paid but he hasn't had a chance to send him money yet. It has been very muddy because of the rains.
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30 January 1862
to Father
He thanks him father for the package. It contained everything he most needed.He goes over the money he has sent so far and what should happen if doesn't make it home.
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6 February 1862
to Brother H (Henry)
He says everything is dull lately. Dull and muddy. He tells him he received the box that father sent.
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7 February 1862
Spencer, Edgar (fl. 1860-)
to Friend Henry
Last week on picket duty, they shot twelve rebels and took a couple prisoners.
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23 February 1862
There is much excitement over Fort Donaldson [Fort Donelson] and Burnsides' Expedition. They should make a forward movement soon. He likes the picture Henry sent.
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They left camp about a week ago and are now near Newport News. They have better sleeping quarters than ever before. A mutual friend is in the hospital.
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