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Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 11, 1863

Summary:
Hotchkiss sends a brief note to his wife, informing her of preparations for another battle.


Sara A. Hotchkiss

Sat. Morn July 11th 1863

My Dear Wife

I have only time before we ride to place our troops for another sanguinary battle on the banks up the Antietam God grand we may be successful -- I am well -- very well, we are all hopeful & in good spirits, never better -- Gen Lee has issued a soul stirring address this morning -- and our men will perform deeds of valor -- My bundle I heard from Dr. McGuire's in Winchester -- you may send by Frother's stage after it -- I shall do all I can to get it home Good bye & God bless you all We hope for good & feel it will come -- write soon

Your Affectionate husband

Jed. Hotchkiss



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