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15 November 1862
Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877
to his sister
Written in pencil on small leaves removed from a pre-printed alphabetized ledger. Mentions Strasburg, Virginia, and a raid by Jackson.
GLC02082.21
11 December 1862
Discusses being appointed hospital steward. Provides news of Fredericksburg.
GLC02082.22
13 December 1862
Continuation of GLC02082.22. Discusses illness and hospital duty.
GLC02082.23
23 January 1863
Ink is severely faded and nearly illegible. Provides Fredericksburg, Virginia camp news.
GLC02082.24
14 February 1863
Written from "Graces Church, near Fredericksburg." Comments on camp news and the prices of food & clothes. Also mentions exchanging papers with Yanks.
GLC02082.25
15 February 1863
Continuation of GLC02082.25. Contains verses of "Bonnie Blue Flag."
GLC02082.26
21 February 1863
Continuation of GLC02082.25-.26. Mentions sham battles with North Carolina troops, and includes verses of "Maryland."
GLC02082.27
15 March 1863
Reports that General Hooker ordered evacuation of Fredericksburg. Mentions pride in the spirit of Maryland.
GLC02082.28
17 March 1863
Written "Near the Rapperhanock [sic]." Includes camp news and a song called "Wait for the wagon."
GLC02082.29
8 April 1863
Discusses a cavalry fight with Stewart's and Fitz Hugh Lee's Cavalry at the Battle of Brandy Station.
GLC02082.30
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