P.S. I would write more but
am in a great hurry, as I
have to write many other letters before
going into camp. JSG
Yarborough House
Raleigh N.C."
Jan 6th/62
[Note: Evidence suggests that this letter was actually written January 6, 1863]"
Dear Jerrie;"
It is Jan 6th
and I am only this far
on my way to my Regt."
Have had a rapid time I
assure you ever since I
left you, but have been de-
layed at nearly every point
of importance between this
and your house. I arrived
at the climax of glory
when I reached Atlanta
Ga. Who do you think I met
with there? It was no other
than the amiable and ac-
complished Miss Sue Sheegog
now Mrs. Atkinson. My crowd )
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