Head Quarters 20^th Reg Conn. Vols

Near Sandy Hook. Sat. morn. Oct 25 '62

 

Dear Father—

                        We are in the midst of preparations to move at 9 o'clock A.M. Know nothing of our destination. Are to carry two days cooked rations. This may all be a false alarm to us—to see how quickly we can get ready. I will write again and let you know. War is very uncertain. If we move, it will probably be across the mountain into Virginia.

 

Had a good letter from Lucy last night.

 

            There has been no news showing why we should move—Possibly it is only a freak somebody has taken. The consequence is, we leave comfortable quarters, and will lie in the dirt and mud for a few days. I never expect to live as comfortably again, till I arrive in Norwich, "after the victory". If we fight you shall hear a good account of

 

Your aff son

Charlie—

 

Of course you wont send the box till you hear from me

                                                                                                C.

 

A good deal of cavalry is passing our Camp—I guess we shall go—Goodbye to all

 

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Cha^s

            Oct. 25/62

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