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Walter has left Washington was ordered to reinforce Burnside, left last Wednesday. Burnside is ordered to Island No. 10. So you see Walter must have hard fighting - when I parted with him in New York I never expected to see him again. He will no doubt lose his life in that southern clime, in some way. For you I trust your former escapes may enable you to avoid danger, if not - to fly them as formerly, but never be a coward. Be brave as my own dear father was through the war of 76. Then only 18 yrs but braved every danger for long years and returned to his home without a scar. So may you and Walter return, with honor. Eagles shining, hearts warm and true. No news. Lew Chase is with Walter Smith & Hinanan who bought our old home are both there with their families. Jarvis Chase has moved to Drury house with Powers, a tenant, a mason by trade lives where he did. Jake Carter lives in