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Culpepper Court House Va
August 11, 1862

My Dears,

I started in a Hospital Steamer—but it
was detained. I thought it a good time to see to
things in Washington and in this army.
I was just in season for the slaughter which
the recent battle made. Genl Bank's command
fought desperately and have suffered much
in consequence. The 2^d Mass, especially
Mr Quint is safe. He went over the rebel lines
yesterday with a flag of truce. The wounded
have suffered beyond description in this heat.
About one thousand were brought here and
last night three trains of them left for
Washington. This P.M. two more trains
will go. I have been working quite hard but
feel well though weary. One gets so used to
these awful scenes. I look at mangled men
thinking only of what will relieve them and
this prevents the mere physical sympathy