29th Indiana Infantry Civil War Letter Robert Christie 1862 Germans

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29th Indiana Infantry Civil War Letter Robert Christie 1862. Condition is "Used".
Robert writes January 1862 Camp Wood. He writes he is in good health and gaining strength slowly. The boys are in better health than they were at camp Nevin. The Captain has had to leave due to a sore leg, he got so lame he could not walk. There are two regiments on guard due to fear of an attack. Rebels are scouting around all time.
The bridge across the Green River is very near fine. The men have to work on the railroad. The Green river runs swift and is clear but looks green at a distance. They have made a floating bridge for the artillery. He thinks he will go on picket tomorrow and tonight.
They can see for miles from their camp. In
One direction they can see the field where the brave Germans fought twice their number. They could hear the firing and see the men,
They had just got their bundles when drumbeat and Gen. came as fast as his horse would run and in five minutes and the bridgade was ready and went as far as the river when they stopt fighting.
Includes the cover to George Christie Blue Grass Fulton Co. Indiana. Signed your son Robert.
Great letterhead with General Siegel printed on it.