Colby writes to tell his family it’s not all that bad …
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Colby 105: Surrounded at Prayer
Evidence of a cavalry raid at Poolesville …
Colby 101: We Had Objections
Do officers have special party privileges? …
Colby 100: Warm Weather
Enjoy it while it lasts, and send home for treats!
Colby 99: “Parker Richardson is in camp”
A well-connected visitor passes through …
Colby 98: Quick Note
News from Newton!
Colby 97: Hope
A brother’s concern about the wartime hospital system …
Colby 96: Newton’s Transfer
Newton finally ships out on a barge bound for Washington …
Colby 95: Sunday
A sabbath (of sorts) in camp:
Colby 94: Casualties
Mounting casualties feed anti-war sentiment at the North …
Colby 93: Medicine Enough
Colby’s health woes continue, but he returns to duty at last …
Colby 92: Another Rebel Raid
Even in winter quarters, the 39th Mass. Volunteers can’t quite relax …
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