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Andrew F. Davis papers, 1862
12_1862-12-21-Page 04
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much taken by surprise by the quick and rapid discharge of Artillery which appeared to be only a mile or two off. We ware quckly in line and ready for action but after about one dozen shots all was quiet again and we ware dismissed to our quarters. This morng we ware told that the Rebs had advanced a battery close to our pickets and commenced Shelling as they thought one of Our Brigades but hapily they had moved their camp during the day and the Rebs soon saw their mistake and withdrew before our artillery could get in position, to return the compliment. Since Burnsides defeat we have all come to the conclusion that we will get to serve out the rest of Our three years, for we must acknowledge that things look dark, but the old saying is that the darkest hour is always just before dawn. The Army of the Potomic appears to be unfortuneate, but why of cours we all have different opinions. You wanted to Know what I thought about your going home. My advice is for you to stay where you are until spring, and as regards sending the children to School, do as you think best. Tipp McClure told me today that he saw a list of the Killed and wounded of the 26th and that Marks name was not among them. He says he Knows Mark and is certain
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much taken by surprise by the quick and rapid discharge of Artillery which appeared to be only a mile or two off. We ware quckly in line and ready for action but after about one dozen shots all was quiet again and we ware dismissed to our quarters. This morng we ware told that the Rebs had advanced a battery close to our pickets and commenced Shelling as they thought one of Our Brigades but hapily they had moved their camp during the day and the Rebs soon saw their mistake and withdrew before our artillery could get in position, to return the compliment. Since Burnsides defeat we have all come to the conclusion that we will get to serve out the rest of Our three years, for we must acknowledge that things look dark, but the old saying is that the darkest hour is always just before dawn. The Army of the Potomic appears to be unfortuneate, but why of cours we all have different opinions. You wanted to Know what I thought about your going home. My advice is for you to stay where you are until spring, and as regards sending the children to School, do as you think best. Tipp McClure told me today that he saw a list of the Killed and wounded of the 26th and that Marks name was not among them. He says he Knows Mark and is certain
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