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From September 22 to October 16 of 1861, the 38th Virginia camped near Centreville, Virginia. During September, many of the soldiers were ill, suffering from typhus, rheumatism, measles, or syphillis. In October, the general health of the regiment improved (Gregory 9).

"Addie" probably refers to Drury Addison Blair (1839-1864), the Bookers' cousin. Blair joined Company D when it was formed in May of 1861, but was discharged due to chronic bronchitis in August of 1861 (Gregory 81). See James Booker's letter of July 14, 1861, in which "A. Blair" includes a postscript to Chloe Unity Blair.