Letter from R. Henry Campbell to sister

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Written from Martinsburg, West Virginia. Letter regards general news and mentions that secessionist sentiment is increasing in town.

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English

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Martinsburg Va. May 29/61

Dear Sister,
I write again this morning to let you know that we are all well and in good spirits. We have been very kindly treated by the Citizens since we have been here. They still continue to send us provisions every day. The Ladies send us bouquets every day; and are continually sending invitations to dine and take tea with them.

There has been a great change since we have been here. When we first came, the most of the Citizens were Unionists, a great many of them have changed and become Secessionists. When we came, our flag was the only Secession flag that could be seen. Now you can see them on every street. The Ladies wear them pinned to their dresses.

I attended church three times last Sunday. In the morning we went to the Methodist, in the evening I went to the German Evangelical, and then to the Lutheran. All of the proceedings were carried on in Dutch at the German Evangelical.

I sent my likeness to you on last Monday by Col. Ruff. I sent one to Mother by John Breedlove the morning we left the Ferry.

There is no news of interest at present, therefore I will have to close for the want of material. Write soon. I remain your affectionate Brother.
R. Henry Campbell.

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Confederate States of America. Army—Virginia Infantry Regiment, 27th
Correspondence

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