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[Probably late Fall of 1859 given reference to John Brown's raid]

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.