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Laura Gibson's correspondence to her mother, June-August 1863

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heat of the day and be careful of what I eat and I will have no trouble.  He sends his very best for the fruit cake and all the rest.  Our bottle of rum broke that smallest one.  I was sorry for that.  In my next I will describe my tent so thee can see how I am fixed up - We had some splendid canned peaches for breakfast, fresh light bread and cod fish balls - they have plenty of pickles sugar - and everything most furnished by the Government and they do not suffer at all - but I will finish sometime to day so good bye until then. 
Evening - They have all come back and did not take V. either - there was no direct assault only a few hours cannonading.  
My tent is all done and it looks vry comfortably.  I will tell thee about it in my next.  It is vry cool here.  I have on my delaine dress and do not feel uncomfortable.  My kind regards to Mr. Staples and other inquiring friends.  How does thee get along now - has there been much warm weather yet.  But good bye.  Write me real often and tell me all the news.  Have you sent Portia home yet give her a kiss for me - and tell her to stay a long time with Auntie.  With much love from us both Thy affectionate daughter  Laura

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heat of the day and be careful of what I eat and I will have no trouble. He sends his very best for the fruit cake and all the rest. Our bottle of rum broke that smallest one. I was sorry for that. In my next I will describe my tent so thee can see how I am fixed up - We had some splendid canned peaches for breakfast, fresh light bread and cod fish balls - they have plenty of pickles sugar - and everything most furnished by the Government and they do not suffer at all - but I will finish sometime to day so good bye until then. Evening - They have all come back and did not take V. either - there was no direct assault only a few hours cannonading. My tent is all done and it looks vry comfortably. I will tell thee about it in my next. It is vry cool here. I have on my delaine dress and do not feel uncomfortable. My kind regards to Mr. Staples and other inquiring friends. How does thee get along now - has there been much warm weather yet. But good bye. Write me real often and tell me all the news. Have you sent Portia home yet give her a kiss for me - and tell her to stay a long time with Auntie. With much love from us both Thy affectionate daughter Laura