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Regiment: 1st Michigan Infantry
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Camp near Sharksburg Md.
Octo 30 1862
My Dear Florence
After many days of wary
venting our eyes are now gladdened
with the light of our division
breaking camp. The 2
nd Brigade is
now striking tents + we expect the
order every moment.
It looks like a night march +
there is a fine
[ ? ] of him.
We cannot tell our destination. Only
take 3 days rations + 5 of forages
think we are to go first to
Harpers Ferry + then
[ ? ] Va.
We are in good shape + ready for
anything that may occur.
Did I tell you that cousin
Fanny F
[ ? ] is in Washington
she will stay for 2 or 3 weeks
wants
[ ? ] her. I
should be very
[ ? ] to but
the prospect is not favorable
Her brother is a Capt in the
1
st Pa. Cavalry near W. now.
Tell me every thing
[ ? ] in
[ ? ].
I am feeling quite well +
do not care for the march.
Shall try + write if possible.
Have no more time +
will only say Good Bye
Your
Will
P.S. I forgot to tell you of
my promotion. You will
write Capt before my name.
Will
[On Envelope:]
Miss Florence Clark
Care A.B. Clark
Yalesburg
Illinois
