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Regiment: 1st Michigan Engineers
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Camp near Washington DC
Tuesday June 6/ 65
My Dear wife
I have not heard from you
since 19 I dont no why
I dont get a letter
Lucy I am no more
a soldier yesterday we
turned over every thing
that be longed to the
U.S. + this morning
was mustered out of
the servis but dont
get out pay till we
get to Mich which will
be as soon as we can
get transportation +
that will be in a day
or two I think we will
be in Mich next week
+ week after be at home
Lucy I am well + hope
this will find you + Allie
well + all of the rest of
the folks
I will write as soon as
we got thare for we
shall be thare a few
before we get
pay I think you may
expect to see mee a
bout the 23 or 24 + I
guess not be disapointed
unles we are detained
for transportation more
than I think for
I write this with pen
cil be cause I have
my things fixed red-
ey to start any time
Lucy I hope to see you
soon + not leave again
for a soldier all tho I
have ben luckey so
far this in haste R.M.C.
R. M. Congdon
