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The Daily Dispatch: November 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], Army of the Potomac. (search)
the yacht race was very interesting. One could but remember the days of childhood, and the boat sailing period of his youth. There is really nothing to write about of interest, and I almost give up all hope of a fight at this point. Still, I believe our Generals expect one before snow comes again, upon general principles merely. If General McClellan does not fight, the Government can get no more men or money, and public opinion is pressing him very hard. Thursday night, the Hon. W. C. Preston, former Minister to Spain, paid a visit to the Kentucky camp, Col. Tom Taylor, and spent the night with his friends. During the evening he made them a speech, which was loudly cheered, and which gave great pleasure to the soldiers. Visits from such men, and speeches to the volunteers has a good effect, and seems to enliven the tedium of camp life. I wish it were more common. Owing to the recent rain the roads have become in very bad condition, and in some places almost impass