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Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 26, 1861

Summary:
Hotchkiss writes a brief note concerning his appointment as Lieutenant of Engineers, by General Loring

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Sara A. Hotchkiss

Tuesday Morn -- Aug. 26, 1861

Valley Mn

My Dear --

I intended to to fill up another sheet but I had not time -- I am engaged as Lt. of Eng.^s by Gen. Loring & am very busy now -- but I shall have more time in a few days -- I shall write in a day or two again -- You may write to me to Huntersville -- care of Gen. Loring Valley Mt -- God bless you & the children -- love to them & all enquiring friends --

Truly Your Aff. husband

Jed. Hotchkiss

I saved one of my towels -- you may send me another You may also send my sword