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<html>Hd Qrs. 5th Va Cav August 30th 1864 Dear Ma Here we are near Bruce Town, we fell back from Charlestown yesterday, for what purpose I cannot imagine, we (our Brigade) had a little fight with the Yankees day before yesterday killed one wounded one and captured two, no loss on our side, the Yanks are pressing us a little, perhaps Early will have a fight with them in a day or two, There is no news of any importance that you have not seen, - I should like wheat from home, George Wingfield will leave for Camp by the time you receive this I would like for you to send me by him one of [?] largest looking [glasses?] - Best love to all, [Mittie?] especially would like to hear from her very much Good bye Affectionately Willie</html>
