Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-07-28
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at the present complexion of affairs; "a.
Monday, Jdy 4A There is great ex-
element here to-day, runlors Of alIkinds
afoat; we do not know what is true;
must make, haste and get my letter ready
the "Rebs.' are coming. It is reported
this afternoon that they are within few
miles Of town; all the Government. stores
and money have been removed, end tte
soldiers have been packing up to leave on
a moments warning. They say the Con-
federates are coming both FROM the East
and the West; there were no trains either
way to-day; the track is effectually de-
stroycd east, t,do,, 20. know when. yopr
pa will get home; he, will have to come
by the way Of Harrisburg and Bedford.
l hope he will get home by Wednesday,
as John leaves on, Wednesday. I know
he wants to send you some money, and /
will send you some clothes if can get
any. one ,to, take them. John says he will
take some cloth to make you suit, and
under clothes if he can carry them. +
an disappointed this morning because ve
had no mail. I expected lsttara from
Willie. I sent him box of clothing
about two weeks ago and have not heard
from him since; I expected letter from
your pa too this morning.
l have had a great deal, of, trJuSls
about servants sometimes l have no one
at all for week at a time; and have to do
my work myself. Elizabeth and Ellen
have behaved very badly; they left US two
months ago. There are no servants to be
got but contrabands, and they are alllsyy
and miserably triaing. i haye. two pow,
a man and his wife. they only arrived
here on last last Saturday. They, are from
Liberty, stolen during Hunters late raid,
Beall got home last Thursday from
school; he is very much grown. taller
than you are, and very much improved;
he has perfect report for the last month.
June. He got 3. the highest number for
every thing, studies and department. Hs
resembles you very much some persons
tell him he is the very image Of you, but
I donot think ,,t that /; his features, are larger
particularly his eyes. He is not as tai:
ented as you are. Nfcrvin is improving
too, he is a keen. shrewd little fellow; l
think he will make great fnancier; lie
will be home in few days. "a
Alfred Kellogg sent Digest Of tho
class of 1859, ofthe college at Princeton,
l see from it, that several Of your class
mates are sleeping their last sleep under
the sod, !; l was surprised to find that 50
many were in the Southern army **+
In noticing you they say, '.McKaig is
in Va. Reg't. Of Cavalry; think the
Sixth" a 5-. .5f
July 6tA.-well the "Rebs"' did bot
make a visit this time; quiet seems to be
restored, and SO ends the last scene. We
have no, reliable news of their. where
abouts the telegraph wires are cut and
the railroad torn up.. 1t twas ,rumored
here yesterday that Gen. Early was al
Williamsport and driven Sigel back. 1
send you cloth to make you a suit; also.
3 shirs, 2 pairs drawers, pairs stockings
undershrts, ! comb, h. tooth. brush ag. ,Ess IA
doz small gilt buttons; you can, give
John some of the buttons if he wants
them, he advised me to send them. I
send you $l0O; ATTEND sends you $40;
John will tell you who it is also some
gold lace. l am sorry your pa is not at
home; 1 had letter from him this morning
written on Saturday night in New York
came by Bedford. He says gold wqa
$285; HIe. is complaining of a bad cold
and severe pain in his side. He met his
nephew, William y. AtiEmktfaag, who is
Secretary Of State, Ohio, in New York ;
he said he had visited Willie at Camp
Chase, on Sunday before; Willie was
we'll then. Armstrong is Peace Dem.
ocrat. l received letter from Mrs! E.
L. Boyd; she says she is satisfied that
my explanation correct, and her bus;
band has confounded her statement about
the drafts; she says the draft of $15O
was paid by your pa. to Mr., BULLOCK, and
duly handed, to- her. Johns draf.,f fos
500 has not been paid. She writes.
that she will acquaiat Mr.. Boyd with
the particulars of the whole affair. She
says she has not heard from her husband
for eight months; and is very much ,in
want of money, as she has no income.
You had better see him or write to him.
Did you, get letter from Miss Tiny ?
(Shc wrote to you by flag Of truce in the
early sfring ~, Tel. Mr., Amman that
Mary Perry and Danna are well. Mary
has written several letters by flag of truce
and other ways but has had no answer
Roberdeau is still at Point Lookout, has
been quite sick, but is well now. 80
i I think and hope the war will Be over over
by autumn, and peace may again visit
our unhappy and bleeding country, and
we may once more be made happy in the
reqnior afd companionship of those we
) hold he most dear +! hope you will write
If you lave an opportunity. Write by
flag of truce if there is any flag of trace
boats coming from Richmond. Just say
1 that you received my letter of July Sd
and then will know that yon got all
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