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White family papers, July 1861-March 1865

1863-10-03-Page 04

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on the bank of a deep creek behind rude earthworks; the Rebs about 300 yards on the other side in plain view. No picket firing allowed since day before yesterday. Our boys cross the creek, meet them halfway, (without arms) trade coffee for tobacco, stop and chat and return. Our orders are not to fire unless they attempt an advance in which case we are to hold them as long as we can. The Reb pickets all have whisky in canteens. No more at present. Write soon. Love to all. Your affec. son, Ned.
 
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