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- Bradford Sparrow to Alner D. Sparrow
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Topics include marching from Burlington to Long Island, conscripts, waiting for the remaining 59 men before going to join the 4th regiment, very basic tent accommodations, meals given and Charles Stoddard's error while restocking guns which has led to reducing ranks.
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- Bradford Sparrow to Alner D. Sparrow
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Topics include the journey from Alexandria to Culpeper, Virginia by sail and marching, the food in camp and the regiment being used as a reserve.
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- Bradford Sparrow to Alner D. Sparrow
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Two letters of August 19th and 28th - Reporting for duty in Burlington, telling of his journey, of not having food provided & having to buy his own, of sleeping arrangements, dinner in the barracks at the old fair grounds, of the men being examined for fitness to serve.
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- Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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Topics include the journey to Fortress Monroe, the fruit in the wharf, and the health of Bradford, Ira and Swift.
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- Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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Topics include the surprising outcome of an election at home, the hardships faced in camp, and Philip being accepted into the army.