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February 6, 1863
Letter from William Francis Brand to Amanda Catherine Armentrout,
February 6, 1863
WFB, Camp Winder, to “Dear Friend,” Lexington, w/envelope: is
writing at 9:00 p.m.; snow and rain last two weeks and muddy roads;
entertainment skills of Captain Marshall Smith Brown [1840-1907] “a
good performer and noble singer”; Captain James W. Newton [1838-1896]
started home on furlough and Lieutenant John J. Dempster [1835-1918] has joined
the officers' mess; thanks her for sending cheese
