Steamer Empire State

Apr 21 1861

 

Father,

            Here We arrived in the Harbor this morning at sunrise and are now at anchor awaiting further orders.

We shall, in all probability, proceed to Washington by water. I cannot tell exactly when we start but, from what I hear, we shall lay here all day. We are all well, in good spirits and had a very pleasant trip over the Sound. I have but little time to spare, and a brother of Lt. Brooks is here from York and will mail this for me. My Love to all.

                                                                                               

Yours A. G. Bates

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