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2006.002.0011
Civil War LettersWing Family
Camp Woll. Maryland. October 17. 62.
Dear Brothers & Sister
Your kind letters were received with the greatest of pleasure and as
I have a good oppertunity I will improve it.to day Company A. is on guard duty and it
is one of the prettiest drills we go through with. We term it Mounting the guard. This
morning Our Company never looked better and I tell youthey are a splendid looking
company any way. When we go on guard duty each man must scour all the brass about
him see that his gun is in good order black his shoes black his shoulder strap his cartridge
box and see that every thing is in good order. We are then ordered to fall in the ranks and
are marched down to the guard house. We then go through the inspection of arms, the
drums and fifes playing while going through the inspection. directly after we relieve the
guard. Three corporals are selected each to take charge of a relief a certain number of
men in each relief. The first relief then goes the rounds and relievs the men on guard.
They stay on for two hours and then the second relief relievs them. each company stays
on guard from eight o clock in the morning until eight the following morning. The last
time we were on guard duty I was corporal of a relief so this time I am exempt. for each
time we take turns. Today the 169 Regt hopes to day they are on the way to Washington.
Edgar and I are well and so far I have not seen a sick moment since I enlisted. I am
contented and if the war lasts three years well and good. I can go the soldiers life for that
length of time or longer. I know we have not seen hard times yet but I expect we shall
before long. The tobaco Walton sent was just the thing we wanted and we are much
oblidged to him for it. the box and contents are relished by us I guess you would think so
if you could see us make a general attack which occurs daily. Charlie Cushings funeral I
no doubt must have been a very solemn sight. I should liked to have been there, How
does Willie prosper he must talk considerable now. Kie you write a very good letter so
does Angie, but take a bit of good advise from one that has been through the mill and that
is to improve all the time you have in school by trying to excel all, in your different
studies. and be very particular about learning to spell and write. now dont read this and
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think no more of it but bear it in mind and Kie dont quit going to school for the sake of
going to work for if you do you will regret it take my advise and go to school as long as
you possibly can and I will warant you Father will see you through. Angy, I want you to
be particular to study and try to excel your schoolmates in every thing. probaly you will
think I had better try and write better well here after I will. I will try to set you an
example. There is no news of importance when ever there is I will write. We some
expected to have a little trouble with stewarts Rebel Cavalry last Sunday but were
disapointed. Write soon for Walton, McKie and Angie love to all.
Affectionately your Brother G.H. Wing