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2 p.
1862 September 30
James Booker, camp near Hopewell Church, near Winchester, Virginia,
letter to Chloe Unity Blair
James Booker writes that he and his brother John are in good health. They have
been marching hard but usually have not gotten enough to eat. Booker reports
that the general feeling in the camp is that peace will come soon. Four sick
conscripts have arrived (and are named). James complains of having to march in
wet clothing after crossing bridge-less streams. He also notes that the sick and
wounded have been ordered from Winchester to Staunton and thinks that everyone
else will be going to Richmond soon. James looks forward to going there since he
has not heard from home since leaving Richmond. He greets other family members
and mentions that John will write soon.
