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Still rain. Stoneman was on the north side of the Rappahannock yesterday morning, and will hardly get over the river for some days to come. ∞
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@ Maria: When we get paid, I will get my Picture taken in full uniform gun and all and send it. It is only a dollar. Parade rest looks best. ∞
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If this army could only move in an ark against the rebels, it wouldn't make so much difference; but we are restricted to legs. ∞
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Noah may have experienced harder rain after he drew in the gang-plank, but I don't believe he heard it patter so many nights over his head. ∞
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Official news of the capture of Butte a la Rose was received. This completes our expedition. ∞
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News has come that the attack on Charleston has failed. I hope this will settle Hunter, who is a fool, and Adml DuPont, who lacks enterprise ∞
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There is no "oldest inhabitant" in these regions to inquire of, else I would get his testimony to add to my own. ∞
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Of all the wet seasons that ever threatened to drown out and wash away this dirty continent of ours, this is the climax. ∞
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This has been a chilly day. The spring is very backward, very few trees show any inclination to bud. ∞
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My Brothers write Pretty regular which I shall always remember. ∞
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Neither officers nor men are quite so anxious for a fight as they were last spring, both are seasoned and know more about their business. ∞
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This army is now in good order to commence operations. There has been a large amount of drilling going on for the last month. ∞
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@ Ellen: We are still here. Something is going on but no one knows what it is. I road down to the Lacy House and saw a Rebel regiment. ∞
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The Texans are playing the devil through the country as they retreat, and the people follow them with curses. ∞
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So this fool runs into our lines to complain to the Major General and of course will remain inside our lines for several days. ∞
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I asked if the Negroes had committed any outrage. He said no, but his wife was nervous. ∞
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A man named Rogers came in from the country to complain that 2 Negroes had come to his house to buy eggs and had scared his wife into fits. ∞
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We have seized the city with Robison's cavalry. Thus far our advance has been an uninterrupted success. We'll breathe here for a day or two. ∞
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I am not sure but some of the girls and young sisters would rather the men had been allowed to break in. ∞
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Came across a church. A padre asked protecetion for the religious house of sisters opposite. We accorded it and placed the guard. ∞