Camp Near Hampton, Virginia,
March 30, 1862.
My dear sister:
We arrived here yesterday morning in advance of all the troops.
They are now slowly coming in. I suppose we may be here several days. The
General is expected to-morrow or next day.
This town presents the most desolate appearance you can
imagine; not a house standing, where formerly it contained a population of perhaps
three thousand people. It was, as you may remember, one of the oldest places in
the United States. There was a church standing here that was built in 1630, now
in ruins.
Direct “Old Point Comfort.” It is probable letters will be
forwarded, but where to is more than I can say just now. We are having a cold
rain to-day, but yesterday was as warm and pleasant as May with you. Grass
looks quite green and fresh.
With much love,
Your affectionate
brother,
J. S.
SOURCE: George William Curtis, Correspondence of
John Sedgwick, Major-General, Volume 2, p. 41-2
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