David R. Frego writes to his brother from a Camp near Wayland, noting that he is with the Regiment again and they will soon be going out on Picket Duty very close to the Rebels. Frego details that he expects there to be a big battle soon, as they can see the Rebels fortifying within gun range. Frego writes that the boys have traded papers, tobacco, tea, and coffee with the Rebels, and that the Rebels say they don't want to fight the Union boys but the officers are making them. Frego notes that their Cavalry has been on the move all the time, and that last night it rained so hard it soaked through his bed, he details that he supposes he is doing all of this for the Union and African Americans. Frego continues by writing that four weeks ago their Calvary drove the Rebels out of Culpeper, which they now hold, and that many women and children in the area are starving. Frego continues by noting that John Dennis is in Culpeper, Wleele and Rose are with him, D. C. Hendershot is in the hospital in Alexandria, as well as A. J. Walher, and Mason Norton just received the news of his father's death. Frego concludes by writing that he has received few letters from home, except for one from Lib Strieker, and inquires about the well-being of George, Kate, and their boy.
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