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� 54 March 11. 1862 Fairfax CourtHouse, Va.
We reached here yesterday afternoon about 4oclk. As we ascended the high hill just outside of the town and caught the first glimpse of the rebel earthworks the men broke into cheers.
Off to our right we could see other troops filing into the town and this morning I learn that Porter's Division is also here. A contraband rode into camp last evening bringing intelligence that both Centerville and Manassas were evacuated. The former may be but I dont believe the latter is.
We had a rough night of it. Jimmie carried his pack very well and stands the exposure much better than I expected he would. Immediately after pitching our tent last evening I started out