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White family papers, July 1861-March 1865
1864-06-07-Page 04
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Well I must soon bring this to a close. We got here yesturday afternoon. We will likley remain here to day and tomorrow, then start after Old Johnson. The Prisoners we captured say He will make another stand at Moss Mountain 10 miles East of Atlanta, and some say he will make a stand between here and Atlanta. We will know in a few days where He intends to make a Stand. I cant say what our losses are. But it is generaly believe that the Rebs loss is heaveryer than ours We have a very large force here. 7 Corpses and still they come I must close excuse all mistakes as I have written in a hurry. love to all write sooon to your affect. Son James Howell
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Well I must soon bring this to a close. We got here yesturday afternoon. We will likley remain here to day and tomorrow, then start after Old Johnson. The Prisoners we captured say He will make another stand at Moss Mountain 10 miles East of Atlanta, and some say he will make a stand between here and Atlanta. We will know in a few days where He intends to make a Stand. I cant say what our losses are. But it is generaly believe that the Rebs loss is heaveryer than ours We have a very large force here. 7 Corpses and still they come I must close excuse all mistakes as I have written in a hurry. love to all write sooon to your affect. Son James Howell
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