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� 209 August 29 1862 Avondale.
We reached here yesterday, and went into position on the left of Gen. Smith.
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Renewed the march today. Just as we passed Fairfax C. H. the General sent me forward to obtain all information possible relative to the fighting of yesterday the events of today and our present line of battle. Could learn nothing of Gen. Butterfield who with other portions of Gen. Porter's corps arrive at Centerville about the same time as myself. Went to Pope's head quarters. No one there. Afterward saw Gen. Griffin, who could