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Regiment: 8th Michigan Cavalry
Battles Mentioned:
Historical Figures: Ambrose E. Burnside, Felix Zollicoffer, Speed S. Fry
Near Hickman’s Bridge
6 miles from Nicholasville Ky.
June 6th 1863
Dear Father
We reached here just now
10 o’c AM & as the Post master is going back
to Nicholasville thought I would say we ar
all right. Shall write soon more in detail
Pleasant camp just opening my things.
Horse in fine condition while some ½ doz
officers horses gave out.
Write me at Nicholasville until I find
out where we get our mail.
Brig. Genl. Fry, who killed Zollicoffer
is in command at present. Bvt Genl.
Burnside expects to make this
his head quarters.
Wish I could hear from you all
hope you are well.
Love to you all
Your Aff. son
Watson
Nicholasville Ky
June 6./63