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[Probably late Fall of 1859 given reference to John Brown's raid]
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The girls have all got back to say they have
had a glorious time. The troops would have
extended they say from the top of Fort Hill
to -- I cant remember how far they said
& I shall have to wait till they come
down, for after talking for the last half
hour they have all gone upstairs to re
fresh themselves with a nap.
There is a perfect furor on the subject of
uniforms & a plain coat is nowhere.
That John Brown raid has certainly [?]
the military spirit in Virginia.
Your last letter was unusually interesting to
me. You told me so much more about
yourself than you usually do