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The Daily Dispatch: December 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], From the Valley of Virginia. (search)
he wilds of the Northwest to this beautiful valley.--Col. Githam, I understand, will give up his command shortly, to resume his place at the Military Institute; in which event, Lt. Col. John M. Pattoo, jr., will succeed him, who is a gallant and popular young officer, and a former commander of the old Blues of your city. Yesterday, being Christmas, the usual drills were dispensed with, and the troops given a holiday, which they enjoyed in various ways. A large number visited the churches in Winchester, where religious services were held. Egg nogg was in demand, but the article was exceedingly scarce, for the want of the principal ingredient — good liquor, which cannot be had for love or money. There is no news of any moment to communicate, save that we are expecting to move in a day or two to parts unknown. The weather is cold and cloudy, and the troops suffer very much, and there are a number of cases of pneumonia among them, some of which have proved fatal. Ned.