William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry
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Mrs Damon leaves for home this afternoon and I have just time to say that we are
all well and at present are guarding the R.R. bridge here but probably we shall
not remain here long. There was quite a battle fought yesterday above us and as
far as we have heard our Arms are successful- we expect a big battle is being
fought to day. You will get all the battle news by the papers. it is now nearly
two weeks since I heard from you we telegraphed this morning to Washington for
it and I probably will get about four letters from you in the morning I hope so
for I am getting anxious to hear from you once more
All our boys are
first rate. All the Vt troops have passed us but I did not see them. they will
be in the “big fight”. it seems to be our luck to be left to guard some
important post all the time. At present Col Jewett has got a brigade to command
again, and I am in comd. of the Regt. we are under Maj Genl. French. Write me if
you received my Harpers Ferry letter. The Army is in splendid condition and will
make a most desperate fight to drive Lee South again. I do hope we may be
successful- Mrs. Childe Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Platt and Mrs. Damon are still going
to leave camp to day for home- we are sorry to have them go but they will all be
out again next winter when you are here.
As ever William