Letter to Eliza Johnson

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Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards General Sheridan's location in the valley.

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English
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Lexington, March 7 65

My Dear Wife
The latest news from Staunton is about as we first heard. Our loss--1200 in prisoners, only 4 killed and wounded. Col. Harmon killed. Mr. Church's story all a fabrication.

Jackson is expected at Brownsburg tonight--whether he will have any troops with him or not I do not know. If you are all well send Leake to the Gen and ask him to stay all night.

Jackson's and Imboden's men united with Rosser and pursued the enemy down the valley and may attack the guard and try to rescue the prisoners--but I hardly expect it as the Guard is a large one and Sheridan said to be along the the guard.

Truly yours,
MHJ

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