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Regiment: 19th Indiana Infantry
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Fort Craig, Arlington Heights, Feb. 8, 1862
Dear Father:
I received your letter a few days ago, also one from
Ella. I got a Cincinnati Gazette this evening from Joseph.
Yesterday I got the Jeffersonian you sent me. Everything is
the same as usual in camp. Preparations are still going on
for an advance. All those who are not able for duty are
ordered to be sent to the hospital, and the hospital is
supplied with everything for active service. We have been
practicing for some time at target shooting. We will have
new tents in a few days the Sibley pattern, six to a
company. Tomorrow at eight o’clock we go
on picket for
three days. The boys from Richmond are all well. Give my
love to mother, and all the rest. I must now quit and get
ready to go in the morning. Your son,
T. H. Benton
