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August 13 1862 Harrison's Landing,
Col. Simpson and the other officers returned from Richmond today. He is looking rough. The story of their capture is quite interesting. He is Major of Topog.Eng. in Reg. Serv + Entering it in 1832.
[line] The Army is on the eve of a movement, but in what direction it is doubtful. Everything that is likely to be an encumbrance has been placed on shipboard. Seige trains, reserve artillery, ammunition, Quarter Master and Commissary stores together with all the sick of the Army have debarked, or rather embarked.
[line] Pope has had a fight and held his ground in the vicinity of Culpepper.
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