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Point Lookout, Md.,December 25, 1863.
Point Lookout, Md.,December 25, 1863.
Point Lookout, Md.,December 25, 1863.
Point Lookout, Md.,December 25, 1863.
XMAS GREETINGS!One of our captains said the other day that the old men would probably be discharged inside of two months, but I take no stock in the story. I was talking with Captain Platt yesterday, and he had lots of nice things to say about my wife. I learned a great deal about you and Arie Platt, and you may be sure I was an attentive listener to all he had to say.
General Ben. Butler was here yesterday, looking things over very closely, and I understand he is arranging an exchange of prisoners.
Tuesday, December 29.
Tuesday, December 29.
Tuesday, December 29.
Tuesday, December 29.
Since I began this letter no mail has come in until this morning, and none has gone out. The mail boat was sunk by ice, and I have been anxiously watching for the boat that didn’t come. I have got to carry the mail down in half an hour, so must close.