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CampsJesse S Wilkerson is in Little Rock Arkansas and has set up for a harsh winter. He wants to hear from home but nobody has mailed him recently.
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BattleOctober 25 1863 News that Pine Bluff was attacked. Rebels driven back and 60 of the union died. Jesse is near Little Rock Arkansas.
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MoneyJessie sends money to his wife since she is poor. Jesse is in camp Mclenin Iowa.
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Civil warJesse wishes his wife farewell as his regiment will be on the move and will not be able to recieve mail. Jesse's Regiment is leaving a camp near Nashville Tennesee;.
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SkirmishesJesse's regiment had a fight with some rebels and some had died or have been wounded. Jesse is near Nashville Tennesee.
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John Bell HoodJesse talks about how it has been cold and rainy, it is now very muddy at the camp. His regiment will leave as soon as they defeat John Bell Hood.
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[Sickness](www.civilwaracademy.com)Jesse got sick with dysteria and fears for his life. He is posted near Cotland Alabama.
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ProvisionsJesse's troop is running out of food and needs to be supplied. Jesse is posted in Cotland Alabama.
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ProvisionsAmmo and food supplies are renewed. Near Nashville Tennesse.
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CowsJesse wants his brother to sell his cows for money. His brother dosn't have alot of money.
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SteamboatsJesse's regiment is riding to Bufort North Carolina. The river was icy and it will take 3 days to go there.
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SicknessJesse is writing to his vrother telling him he has a cold but is other wise alright. Jesse's regiment is going to be moved by railroad soon and will not be able to recieve mail.
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Smoked YankeesJesse state that the smoked yankees (african americans) are everything they need, good fighter, full of spirit, and they believe that the union will win.
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Troop MovementsJesse is going to move to the frontlines near Goldesborogh North Carolina soon. There is no news about a rebel force but Jesse may join General Shermans army soon.
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BattlesJesse has been traveling to Newberne and last nighthis regiment had skermishes with the rebels. Some rebels retreated the rest were killed or captured.
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