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DeWitt Dec. 10th 1861 My dear child Perhaps you were disappointed in not getting a letter last week but I thought perhaps grandma would get tired of reading and answering my letters, and I have but little that is new to write. -
the arrival
when we got to the we went to the barracks and we went right away to our bunks -
camp kirkwood
camp kirk wood is a place in n,c milmignton, is where they have benn camping at the time -
boataige
We left Clinton late Monday evening. -
st. louise
St Louis, Oct. 23d/62 My Dear Wife We are here but dont expect to get off the boat but go on to Helena, Arkansas. We left Clinton late Monday evening. You can imagine the [hurah?] bustle & noise of 800 meni, stores, horses, [etc.?] going on board a boat by the light of a flambeau or two. We lay there on the ground under guard for 4 hours before we went on the boat. The wind blew so we had to lay up at LeClaire till daylight -
the sickness
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hospital boat nashville
My dear Wife I have waited a little longer than I had intended to to see what would become of me. I rec'd my detail & orders from Gen'l Grant on the Evening of the 16th to report on board this boat which I did on yesterday. -
rebels
Today 7000 rebel prisoners went by us for the north on 5 steamboats, followed by a large gun boat. -
freds
I guess Ill get one, wont I Ida? Tell me what Ma. says about me will you. It is a shame men who are not able cant go home but so it is by the Thousand. Tell Chauncey not to be in a hurry about going to Fred's. -
nashville
We are lying at the foot of a very fine street and on every account the best landing place we could have had. Had a large water melon for dinner today and fresh stewed peaches, cucumbers & vinegar, tomatoes, and Roast Duck, well stuffed, Bread & butter, ice water, potatoes, -
marine hoap
They have shot at boats but done no real damage beyond wounding a few and hindering navigation a little as boats waited and run by the place at night -
marine hoap
I have recd no letter for some days but cant wait any longer, as I know if you feel as I do when I get none, you would wish one written though none to answer. I have been wondering often how you were situated this cold weather as I know it must be there, and where you were, perhaps over at mothers. And how I have wished I could be at home to help you, and keep you warm & comfortable, hold you in my arms & tell you how I loved you.