Raynors HCA 2016-10
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War-date Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. William L. Lowell[WIA Yellow Tavern, Va., 5/11/64], Co. F, 1st New York Dragoons, "First N. Y. Dragoons camp near Mitchell's Station," [Va.], Feb. 28, 1864, in part: "…the regiment is all out on a three days scout…we shall advance and cross the river…George and William Kelly and many others started out on picket last night…with three days rations. I should of went with them but I had just got to camp…I had a good time on picket. I was without he reserve and we went over to a reb house and traded some coffee and salt for a canteen of milk…we will not have anymore picket duty to do right away by order of General Pleasanton for he says they cannot stand it until they are drilled…how is the volunteering in Oakland. They say that they are very plenty and are all [?] at Washington, D. C. Where do you think they came from…W. L. Lowell…".
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