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Manley Stacey Civil War Letters

   August 16, 1862

 

Camp Halleck I have not heard what    
Co D the No of the Regt is yet    
Aug 16th Hoping to see you    
  soon with love    
Dear Father, to All    
The Colonel just Manley    
told us that we leave      
next Wednesday, for certain      
for Fortress Monroe, Via      
Albany & New York.  I have      
had no pass since I      
am here, the orders is      
not to give one until we      
have been on Guard      
Today I am on Guard      
my first [      ] is from      
12 till 2, It is 2 hours      
on & 4 off, I do not know      
about getting a pass tomorrow      
I think I will be doubtful      
We are getting along tip      
top here      
       
       
       

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