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Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, October 15, 1863

Summary:
Hotchkiss writes a brief note to his wife after a skirmish with Federal troops, who retreated beyond Manassas.

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Sara A. Hotchkiss

Oct -- 15 ^th 1863

Bristoe Station

My Dear Sara

We came here yesterday after a little skirmish with the enemy at [unclear: Auoborn] in which we had one man wounded, & we killed & wounded several of the enemy & routed them & followed here where we had quite a fight with them, [unclear: Hiles] Corps only being engaged -- he had a good many killed & wounded and lost 5 pieces of artillery & a few prisoners our corps advanced on the right but was not much engaged & we only had 5 men wounded -- none of our county people were engaged --

We are getting along very well -- the enemy retreated last night beyond Manassas where our advance went today -- I do not know what we will do next -- The courier goes soon & I can only say I am well & getting along very well -- Good by & God bless you -- My love to all

Your loving husband

Jed. Hotchkiss