you, through which you may occationally hear from me.
Write to me often even though your letters are not answered. As I told father in my last, 4 I will try and have you hear from me twice a month if I have to write after midnight.
I told Julia she might go to Covington and board whilst I am away but I dont know but she had better stay where she is. 5 The people of Galena have always shown the greatest friendship for me and I would prefer keeping my home there. I would like very much though if you would go and stay with Julia.
If I get a uniform, and get where I can have my Dagueareo‐ type taken your wish in that respect shall be gratified.
| Your Brother | |
| ULYS. | |
| ALS, PPRF. |
|
Head Quarters, Ironton Mo. | |
|
August 13th 1861 | |
| CAPT. J. C. KELTON | |
| ASST. ADJ. GEN. U. S. A. | |
| ST. Louis, Mo |
I have reliable evidence that about 3000 troops, 1 mostly mounted, but badly armed, stayed near
Fredericktown last night and expressed the intention of moving to-day towards Farmington, 2 with the intention of coming in and destroying the railroad. At the same time it is very reliable that
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Publication information:
Book title: The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant: April-September 1861.
Volume: 2.
Contributors: John Y. Simon - Editor.
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press.
Place of publication: Carbondale, IL.
Publication year: 1969.
Page number: 106.
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