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G. J. Huntley to friends and relations, February 11th, 1862, page 2

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  • It appears from all accounts that the Yankies is coming good speed upon our coast. They have taken Elizabeth City and Plymouth both and are coming right up on the Roanoke River, that is this river. I expect we will meet them in a few days. Our Regiment is going to take the steam boats here on Thursday morning and go 75 miles down the river and take up right on the river to keep the Yankies from coming up the river. The Yankies have also taken Roanoke Island. I feel willing to meet them and I don't think I shall ever get scared one bit, I don't think I shall. Now I cannot inform you where to direct a letter. I would like to hear from home often but the time has come when I shall hear but seldom. As quick as we get stationed I will give you the place to direct your letters, and I want you to right often. I can inform you that the people is scared hear about the Yankies. As we came down today there were strings of ladies along the roads every mile or two and they cheered us as long as we could see them. At every town we passed they would wave their handkerchiefs at every window. We had a merry ride today. I want you to send me some good sweating medicine. I think the butterfly root would be good. If I can't get none send me a bottle of number 6, that is a small bottle. I must close, do the best you can and practice on the Fife and Drum. Yours truly G. J. Huntley You know I have wrote in haste, excuse it.
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