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July 10-16
At church and hear Mr. B.B. Nelson.... Another letter from Sam. He has been sick but was better when he wrote; was then in Bath County and expected to start the next day for the West. The drought continues. News from our Army. We have crossed the Potomac again. It is thought there is a plot in hand to take Point Lookout and liberate our brave men imprisoned there. The affair must have been decided in this but events are kept very quiet as to (General Jubal) Early's movements. Little Eliza very ill. John comes up the last of the week. Cousin Isabella and Sarah come to help to nurse Eliza. I'm sick enough to see cousin George. Write a long letter to Dave.
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