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Regiment: 2nd Michigan Infantry
Battles Mentioned:
Historical Figures:
Arlington, Sept 30
th 1861.
Dear Mother & Sister:
I will write a few lines
hope to set your minds at rest. before
I am away to battle. We are just waiting
to get aday’s rations cooked, & then I
suppose we shall be off to fight. The Rebels
have fallen back from Munson’s Hill.
Our troops are advancing. Do not worry about
me. Remember “I am immortal till
my work is done”.
I am in good health and
spirits. I have one hundred & forty
five pounds of good flesh to start with.
Trust in God; & I will try to do so & “keep
my powder dry.”
Your son & brother,
Caroden.
[On Envelope:]
[ ? ]
MC
Mrs. L. J. Snyder,
Jackson,
Mich.
