February 20, 1862

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February
20
Camp Franklin, Va.
Have been all alone
most of the day, arranging my
financial affairs and trying to
do something on my “Patent scrap
book”
This evening the boys felt
exceedingly well. They sang very
many of the old songs. The
recent victories have accomplished
everything towards inspiring and
encouraging our men. Even now
although the bugler long since
played the “Extinguish Lights” I
hear sweet music coming from
the staff line. Some one [sic] is
singing
“Home again! Home again!”