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Correspondence from Juxx Ltd 1861 notes North West trip
The writer explains why he missed recent columns a ten week absence, details a two to three week leave to bring family to Washington, and describes finding lodging, costs, and city life. He comments on war rumors, troop movements, and military plans around Washington, Harper’s Ferry, and Richmond. He offers reflections on weather, crops, and daily life in the capital.
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Bome
War Department
Annapolis
Perrysville
Philadelphia
Great North West
Mississippi
Washington
North
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Galesville
Harrisburgh
Post Office
Interior Dept
New York
War
Navy
State Depts
Virginia
Penn
America
Alexandria
Arlington Heights
Clay
Jeff Davis
Richmond
Beauregard
Manassas Junction
Here
Fort Pickens
Cairo
National Capitol
Scott
Lincoln
Seward
Harper’s Ferry
Fort , Monroe
Manassas Auction
Pennsylvania
Fort Monroe
Chesapeake
Patterson
McClellan
Jeff. Davis
Tfhe
Gen. Scott