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                        Achilles, Alexandria, VA text Letter to Captain Russell Sturgis, aboard the 
                        Achilles, Alexandria, VA 2021 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt78sf2m7c9x/data/1997ms469/Box_1/Folder_12/Multipage49.pdf 1862 April 17 1862 1862 April 17 
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To Father. Around 300 boats waiting in the river waiting for troops, including the Constitution. Sturgis describes his visits with family: Aunt Kate, Aunt Lottie, and Uncle Charles. General Franklin’s division leaves the city to go support General McClellan, and Sturgis describes their send off, including the band and songs that played. He also discusses the strength of the rebels in Yorktown, possible battle strategies or siege, and the troops high opinion of General McClellan. During this time, one of the crew members lost a toe in an accident while oiling the engine.

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