Summary: | Mr. Norton, an orderly sergeant, describes to his wife, Hattie, of the scouting party that was sent out. Its number and what companies are involved. He realizes that he had not told her of the barracks and his sleeping and desk arrangements. He gives this information in great detail. Another officer brought Catawba wine, raisins, lemonade, and cigars. This cause quite a stirred in camp. The colonel has promised something for the 4th.The digitization of this collection was funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
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