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ALS 4 pp. 1862-01-23 Letter from Charles N. Tenney to Adelaide E. Case

Charlie writes to Addie about his pleasure in receiving her letter and asks permission to love her. He mentions stormy weather and wintry conditions in camp and anticipates an imminent advance to the Potomac, preventing him from applying for a furlough to return home. He describes his estrangement from his family but assures her he "detests cowardice" and is "without dishonour".