1862 October 24 beyond Fairfax

1862
Beyond Fairfax Oct 24
Dear Phebe
I have a little
time and make haste
to improve it although
there is nothing of great
interest to communicate
We are waiting for
something to turn up
Our cavalry made a
dash into the rebel camp
last night to see what
they were up to and
brought back about 400
of them prisoners.  They
were taken completely
by supprise and before
they could recovered
from it our men were
off for home  The rebels
have rienamed our cavalry
flying dutchman they
move so quick.  You

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get all the news in the
papers and a good deal
more so I will not
write much about it. We
are getting along nicely
and as far as we can
see all is going well
troops are coming in
every day and we are
ready for any emergency
that may arise: We feel
that the time is not far
distant when this cursed
reblelion will be chrush
ed and peace restored
Your picture is first
rate I am much obliged
your letters & papers
have got along. they all
get along after q while
sometimes they are a
good while getting here
little late than never

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do not worry yourself
about us We are safe
under the shadow of the
almighty wing and if
we hope in the constant
discharge of dutty will
have nothing to fear
Live near to God and
do you duty and all
will yet be well
                        Josiah

Josiah Perry, Co. K, 33rd Massachusetts

MSS 2215