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The Daily Dispatch: March 4, 1864., [Electronic resource], Letter from a thief (search)
Letter from a thief
--The following note from a thief to the owner of a he had stolen is decidedly cool:
Wilmington, N. C., Feb. the 8th. Mr. Jones: Dear Sir
I send you your letters, would send your trunk, but I think I can make use of it myself.
I am very much obliged to you for the suit of clothes and the oranges, they was very nice; also, them 4 pair of shoes.
I would like for you to send me the key. Very respectfully, A Soldier. P. S.--Be more careful with your trunk the next time.
From the Rapidan. Orange C. H, March 3.
--Lt. Col. Jones, of the artillery, who was captured at Frederick's Hall on Monday, has made his escape.
It is reported that a body of the enemy's raiders are still in our rear, attempting to get out. Artillery firing was heard for two hours this evening in the direction of Morton's and Raccoon fords in some engagement.
It is reported that the enemy is advancing in that direction.
There is no move in our immediate front, or on the upper and of our lines.
It is impossible to get anything definite from below.
The enemy made a slight demonstration at Germana ford yesterday evening.
[Second Dispatch.] Orange C. H., March 3.
--The report that the enemy bad crossed at Germana Ford, though officially credited yesterday, turned out untrue.
All quiet in front this morning.