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Augusta County: Tony Pastor to Annie Harris, May 19, 1862

Summary:
Pastor writes about his time with a Cousin, possibly while on leave.


May 19th 1862

Bridgewater

Dear Annie -

I have just this morning finished reading your kind note sent by brother John, & as I am some distance ahead of the regiment I will drop you a few lines in return. I wrote you a day or two ago, but for fear that you did not get it I will send you a few more. I have been enjoying myself for two days very much. I met with Cousin [unclear: Pit] at the Augusta Springs & she requested me to bring her to this place to see Jim - which I did & by the way I am now in closer with the galls - all on her account however. We are on our way down the valley again, if the Yankees don't make us take the back track. I have not time to write much, as our regiment will soon be up. your friends are all well so far as I know. I have been unwell

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for two or three days, but since I have gotten into the valley. I feel perfectly well. I suppose it is from the past that I have been associated with the fair sex (at least) to some extent. I hope it may continue to exert that influence. I must close for the present. Will be glad to hear from you often.

Yours in haste as ever

Tony Pastor

P.S.
Our Army will just about get across the river today. The bridge has been burnt at this place so that it is difficult to get across the river being very high. Cousin Mollie & Pit are both here Many came with John. I suppose they will leave for home this evening. I told pit I would send this by her, but I could give it to John as he may see you first. my love to all the girls & [illeg.] the same.



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