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gd; after which w$ gay a thanr three 6 limes- three eheera and took- ap ©uV Haa of march for the cars which were In waiting to convey us to Pittsburg' viaFori Wayne. It is needless for me togive any description of our journey, ox of the country through which-we passed* as such iourniea have been .describedotime and again by abler pens than I' 1make any pretentions' to;] suffice it to say that' we arrived at Washington about 1 o’clock on Saturday morning, May ?th; after seeing ail the sights that are generally seen oo such jonrnies, and receiving the usual amount of cheering, from '‘the gray-headed old grand sire tottering on his staff, to the ragged urchin }-laying in the gutter by the roadside*The boys are all feeling first rate and enjoying themselves well; their progress in drill and discipline is surprising. We had an inspection oa Monday by Oapi. Casey, Aid to general Casey, and he said that of all the troops he ever inspected the 38th had made the most progress for the time they*had practiced. We do not know how long we majr remain hero, but we hope good to be or-to the front, where, if ever an opportunity offers, we hope to'add to ■ our goodi nam-3V»If anything particular turns up, I will keep you posted.I am Pear Sir, yours respectfullycapt, james woodford.
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Jefferson Banner
Jefferson, Wisconsin, US
Thu, Jun 09, 1864
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