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[h...fulness and alacrity [ ] went about a week ago to [Centreville?], about 6 miles north of this point and yesterday they moved a little beyond Fairfax Court House – about 15 miles. I heard of Brother George being here while I was in Richmond, but, I have not seen him since he first came on. Those suffering most from our situation here are the sick – The measles have been [prevailing?], and there are cases of other kind sick= nes. I feel so sorry for them, some of them look so lonesome, & despondent – deprived of comforts and suf= fering for want of attention which they could not receive except at home. How grateful I feel that I have not been called upon to go through the [mal] of being sick, when within the tender car of wife nor mother

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give [ ] my dear sisters and to Mr. Fitzhugh if he is with you now – and to Jennie, Bet & all the boys & girls. How I want to see them all!

Write to me when you can find time – direct to “Major CHH – Care Col Garland – 11th Regiment.

Give my regards to all the servants. I hope when Alice can get home, you and Mary Anne will go up & stay with her some

With earnest prayers for God’s blessing upon you all. I am as ever your devotedly attached son and brother

CH Harrison