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Regiment: 5th Michigan Infantry Battles Mentioned: Historical Figures: Oct. 1 Wednesday Morning Dear Dollie I am at Alexandria to day. we received our pay yest- -rday. I have been getting we a big tall pair of boots Rubber cap cover and other fixings to make me comfortable on a march and for the muddy raing weather that will soon be and on us. Enclosed I send you $28 and with that you and Paul must fix up far the cold snowy weather of old Michigan, no news of importance or no changes, consequently nothing to write about Good Bye and Kisses Jim