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expected from such vile scamps.
I heard on yesterday that the Yankees at Knoxville had burnt
the residences of some seven or eight Southern men, including Dr Croziers
Mrs Coffin Mr Wallaces old place. I hear also the Pianos and furniture
of all description were also burnt.
I was invited a day or two ago to dine with Lt Willie Stockton
Lt Zeigler and Captain Dent, I think they had as fine a dinner as could
possibly be thought of in camp. A fine Turkey graced the head of the table,
and I had the pleas- ure (if it is a pleasure) of carving it with a dull
knife. We are all now quietly resting near Dalton living on poor beef,
bread and daily reports, waiting for something to turn up I am fearful
we will yet have to fall back before we can make a successful stand. Genl
Bragg has left us. Genl Hardee has assu- med Command of the army. I must
certainly not forget to mention the fact that Col J J Finley has been
made a Brig Genl and now commands the Flo Brg. This appointment gives
very general satisfaction. He as well as his command acted with great
bravery both at the battle of Chick-
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