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the resident of OBrien a famous secessionist. And this morning after taking breakfast we galloped into camp amid a drenching rain.
Here we shall probably remain until next Monday when without doubt we shall march to Alexandria and be taken down the river in transports. There is to be a[inserted] movement toward Richmond by water. The Merrimac must be looked after then.
Orders have been issued to the several regiments composing our brigade of my appointment as aide-de-camp. It seems to have pleased all my friends here and I trust it will please my friends at home.