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McDowell family papers, 1857-1863

05_1861-08-04-Page 01

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{1776 "The Old Continentals, In ragged regimantals Faltered not."} 561454 Aug 5th/61 Camp Warren Burlington Iowa Hurrah!! Hurrah!! Thre cheers. Hurrah for the Union Where are you bound for, St.Louis, Three Cheers! Hurrah for Col. Lauman ---- See here what am I writing about, Dear Friends one and all you must excuse me for commencing my letter so unceremoniously I expect you will think that I have gon crazy but the fact of it is We have just received Marching orders to leave here at 7 oclock to morrow
 
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