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has resigned as he has shown himself utterly incompetent to Mr Lee. Gen. Meade his successor we know but little about. I must say that I think the darkest hours of this war thus far are [[?]] It May be under Meade will be able to march & conquer the rebel army under Lee. If so all will be well, but, if not, it seems t me that Washington, Baltimore, & Harrisburgh much speedily fall into the hands of the Rebels. This terrible uncertainty which hangs over the future cannot last long. I send you extracts from the papers cut out by which you will understand matters. | has resigned as he has shown himself utterly incompetent to Mr Lee. Gen. Meade his successor we know but little about. I must say that I think the darkest hours of this war thus far are [[?]] It May be under Meade will be able to march & conquer the rebel army under Lee. If so all will be well, but, if not, it seems t me that Washington, Baltimore, & Harrisburgh much speedily fall into the hands of the Rebels. This terrible uncertainty which hangs over the future cannot last long. I send you extracts from the papers cut out by which you will understand matters. Comodore Foote is dead so one after another of our best Men go. How are you dear wife & our dear children. I would like O so much to see you all. Take good care of yourself & them for your sake as well as for mine. Tell the little boys that I love them very much & want they should be very good. Your affectionate husband N. Kendall | ||
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has resigned as he has shown himself utterly incompetent to Mr Lee. Gen. Meade his successor we know but little about. I must say that I think the darkest hours of this war thus far are ? It May be under Meade will be able to march & conquer the rebel army under Lee. If so all will be well, but, if not, it seems t me that Washington, Baltimore, & Harrisburgh much speedily fall into the hands of the Rebels. This terrible uncertainty which hangs over the future cannot last long. I send you extracts from the papers cut out by which you will understand matters. Comodore Foote is dead so one after another of our best Men go. How are you dear wife & our dear children. I would like O so much to see you all. Take good care of yourself & them for your sake as well as for mine. Tell the little boys that I love them very much & want they should be very good. Your affectionate husband N. Kendall
[left-hand side] when will you want more money.