Raynors HCA 2016-10
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War-date Union soldier's letter, 4 1/2pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. Robert Henry Greenfield, Co. I, 130th New York Vols., Suffolk, Va., Nov. 13, 1862, to his wife, in part: "…our company went to guard a fort and I went with them…I will pen you these few lines to let you know that the rebels has not taken us yet. About one o'clock last night the news came in that the rebels had drove in our cavalry pickets. There was three regiments gone out and some cavalry. Our regiment has not had orders to march yet…we may have to go to Black Water again…we had a grand review here yesterday…by General Dix and three other generals. It was a grand sight. There was fifty thousand troops in one body…write to me if they have drafted any or not and if they are going to…the noise of the cannon have commenced toward Fortress Monroe. We do not know but the Rebel steamer 2th Merrimac is trying to pass Fortress Monroe but they never can pass the blockade…Robert H. Greenfield." VG
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