washington, Willard's Hotel, October 2, 1861.
The date will explain the episode in my history, which has
relieved the monotony for a day or two. I rode down here to accomplish some
business for the regiment, and go back to-morrow morning William and I rode over
to the forts this morning. They seem strong and uninviting. The enemy, however,
will never attempt them. The big battle is not to be fought behind the
breastworks of either party. In my judgment, the next severe blow our cause
gets will be in Kentucky, whither the theatre of war is moving.
SOURCE: Elizabeth Amelia Dwight, Editor, Life and
Letters of Wilder Dwight: Lieut.-Col. Second Mass. Inf. Vols., p. 109
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