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Regiment: 2nd Michigan Infantry
Battles Mentioned: Richmond, Virginia
Historical Figures: Philip Kearny
Camp Second Michigan July 5, 1862
Dear Add,
I am safe. I have not time to say much only that I am well and I got through
all right and a tough time we had of it. We had to fight every day for Kearny’s
Division covered the retreat. We had to carry 150 rounds of
cartridges to last us through. Twice I thought we would see Richmond before the
rest of the army for there were firings from the front and rear but our men by hard
fighting kept them back and we got through all right after all.
The mail is a going out so I must quit for this time. I will tell you all about it
In a day or so. Give my love to all of the folks.
Good Bye
Ed A Winchell
PS Tell Uncle and Frank that I will write them both the first opportunity.
[On Envelope:]
A. H. Winchell
Detroit
Box 484 Mich
