1861 August 13 Camp Fairfax Station

My dear Jennie
Although it is raining &
entirely too wet for you to be
in camp & although the bridges
are not yet finished, still I think
I have good news for you--
yesterday the other two Regi-
ments of our brigade were moved
from the Ct House to this point
We now have a Regular and
invincible chain of encampments
stretching across the country
in front of Alexandria a dis-
tance of 30 or 40 miles and
about 12 or 15 miles from Alex.
and I believe from certain
facts that we are expected
to hold our present position
for 2 or 3 weeks & maybe
longer So I will have a good
chance to see you & the children

This is the last bit of paper
I have will get some more
to day & write you a good letter

Affectionately E.T.H. Warren

P.. cant say when the Bridges
will be done, this week I
hope.

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