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wagon-loads of fine dressed leather, and a number of other articles, the destruction of a fine bridge and a portion of the railroad track.
The sufferings of the troops have been intense, and several have died from exposure to the cold and inclement weather.
There are large numbers now sick, and one brigade reports five hundred and thirty-two on the sick-list.
We reached our present encampment Wednesday night, and are now waiting further orders.
Where we are going next and what we are to do, deponent knoweth not.
Brigadier-General Loring met with an accident yesterday, by his horse slipping upon the ice. He was badly bruised, but I am pleased to say that his injuries are slight.
Marye's battery, Company F, and the Sharpshooters, from your city, are with this army.
The men are in tolerable health, I believe, and have behaved well.
Colonel John M. Patton, Jr., is also with us, and in good health.
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