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Marcellus W. Darling papers, 1864
08_1864-07-09 -- 1864-07-11
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We have been making out the muster rolls since we got here and have been very busy I dont Know when I can send this but will soon as there is a chance Has Milo gone to [Mich?] yet. I have had one letter from John since we left the Valley he is very busy at work and is working hard he said. Well Charley I suppose you have been to the fourth, I did and where they fired some Canon too and put in shells and Solid Shot. Well I shall have to close for I have got to go on picket at 3 0clock P.M. and that is near at hand I will leave this with the boys and perhaps they will have a chance to Send it before I get in from picket. Now if you can send me some good paper like the Tribune or some good Book do so and some Stamps too. My respeets to all from your Son in haste M. W. Darling Co K 154. N.Y. V. To Mother Monday July 11th. I have been on picket and returned and they have not sent the letter so I will send it at nine 0clock this A.M. night before last the Rebels all retreated acrossed the River and we advanced the pickets to the River, the River is the dividing line now and I think we shall get some rest now a few days but cant tell for certain. It rained some last night and to day it is quite comfortable cool, the mail will go Soon and I must close so as to send this Now Mother do not worry about me for I shall get along some way. yours Truly Cell. D. (Vertically, at mid left:-) Now have Charley and Willey write as often as they can Frank, how are you to day and what are you doing picking berries I guess Cell
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We have been making out the muster rolls since we got here and have been very busy I dont Know when I can send this but will soon as there is a chance Has Milo gone to [Mich?] yet. I have had one letter from John since we left the Valley he is very busy at work and is working hard he said. Well Charley I suppose you have been to the fourth, I did and where they fired some Canon too and put in shells and Solid Shot. Well I shall have to close for I have got to go on picket at 3 0clock P.M. and that is near at hand I will leave this with the boys and perhaps they will have a chance to Send it before I get in from picket. Now if you can send me some good paper like the Tribune or some good Book do so and some Stamps too. My respeets to all from your Son in haste M. W. Darling Co K 154. N.Y. V. To Mother Monday July 11th. I have been on picket and returned and they have not sent the letter so I will send it at nine 0clock this A.M. night before last the Rebels all retreated acrossed the River and we advanced the pickets to the River, the River is the dividing line now and I think we shall get some rest now a few days but cant tell for certain. It rained some last night and to day it is quite comfortable cool, the mail will go Soon and I must close so as to send this Now Mother do not worry about me for I shall get along some way. yours Truly Cell. D. (Vertically, at mid left:-) Now have Charley and Willey write as often as they can Frank, how are you to day and what are you doing picking berries I guess Cell
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