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November 9, 1862¹

         “We had quite a snow-storm day before yesterday, and it is still very cold. I am afraid our poor soldiers will suffer dreadfully from the weather this winter, as I heard yesterday that we had upwards of 10,000 men without shoes!
         “Genl. Johnston² is improving, and speaks of reporting for duty in two weeks, but Papa says he doubts if he is able.”

1. Writing from Richmond, Virginia
2. October found us delightfully situated in a comfortable house on Grace Street. General and Mrs. Joseph E. Johnston, ourselves, and Major Banks, composed our “Mess.”—Louise Wigfall Wright.