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4 pp.
November 7, 1862
Charles N. Tenney, Harper's Ferry, Virginia, to Adelaide E.
Case
Charley describes the Brigade's march to Harper's Ferry, and says he may well be
there for the winter in the enviable position of Clerk to the Provost Marshal.
He hopes to take a furlough during the winter to visit Addie, but realizes it
may be impossible. He responds to Addie's letter in which she describes an
affair between her sister, Laura, and Mr. Grant. Charley is astounded at Mr.
Grant's "low" and "vile" behavior, and believes God will "mete out justice to
such men". Charley wishes happiness to Laura in her new "estate" as Mrs.
Thompson. Charley also expresses regret that Hal was not successful in "filling
up the 84th" but imagines that Addie will be pleased because this means Hal will
not return to the field.
