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was straight up through the city by Willard's Hotel and Gen. McClellan's residence. It was one of the most exciting events of the season to us. Over a year had passed since the troops entered the city and now after experiencing the trials of a severe campaign they had returned once more to tread its streets.

Column was formed and once again I beheld that splendid movement + those well dressed lines which reminded me of the time when reviews and parades were in vogue. The people in crowds lined the sidewalks and generously cheered as our brave boys bearing their riddled colors moved by.

As each regiment passed the residence of the Commander in chief huzzas were given for McClellan.

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