Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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I thought I would write a few lines as there is a good chance. We left
Brattleboro yesterday morning at 9 oc and arrived at New Heaven all safe at 6 oc
P.M. and are now lying at anchor waiting till day light to go down through Hell
gate as it is dangerous to pass with larger streamers in the night We expect to
march up into the City and then cross over to Jersey City and take the cars for
Washington but where we go from there I dont know but as soon as we arrive at
some point I will write you I find that it makes some difference with me in
holding the position that I do.
from what it did last year with
regard to accommodations while traveling We have got along so far very well and
the men have kept very straight though I have emptied 4 canteens of whisky for
dif ones since we started and I will have more of the same business to do to day
I presume as some of my men are bound to be drunk all the time if possible and
it keeps me on the lookout to keep them sober The officers were not paid off at
B- and will not be I understand till the first of Sept. I am feeling well and am
in hopes to stand this life well. I hope you are getting along well. I wrote to
George about Het. Kiss the children and write to me and the letter will find me
if directed to the 9th Vt.
Your aff Hus V.G. Barney