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Warrenton, Virginia, July 11, 1862
Dear Uncle,
We are under Orders to move, where I don't
know exactly but twill be a long march as we
are to have 10 days rations and are taking
200 Rounds of Cartridges to each man. ...With
Gen's Banks and Sigel we have at least 500
field pieces.
Love to all.
R
EPORT OF
B
RIG
.
G
EN
.
J
AMES
B.
R
ICKETTS
,
U.S.A
RMY
Commanding Second Division of the battles of South
Mountain and Antietam
September 3-20, 1862--The Maryland Campaign
Near Sharpsburg, September 21, 1862
I commend the general good conduct of the