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and keep those who had seen the longeset Service. I shall try and keep with him as long as he is retained in his position as it is much easier and a great deal pleasanter doing Staff than live duty. I got a letter and picture from George Greenleaf the other day. I shall never forget one who was so kind to me - and who thought as much of me when I carried a gun- as he does now I wear the straps of an Officer. By the way, I shall be the one who will stick to the Army as long, if not longer, than any of those men who said four years ago. "Ell Manning won't stay in the Army Long". I wonder if Holden has found out yet whether I draw an officers pay or still belong to that Volunteer
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Some people are very incredulous in regard to the fortune that others acquire by their own exertions and merit. You must write me as often as ever for I need letters all the more now this war is over. Give my love to all and you can kiss that little mischief you call Freddie for me. If you see Miss Louisa Sander please present my compliments and assure her that i hope to pay my respects in person some day to the sister of my first General. With much love Your Aff Son Ellie
(little Freddie) 15 Jly 65. P. Harbor
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Bangor Maine Dec 14. 1865 1st Lieut Elbridge F. Manning, A.D.C. Lieutenant, As you are about to join your Regt I feel it my duty to say to you that while you have served upon my Staff - once two years - I have always found you to be a good & faithful Officer, you have always done your duty well & faithfully. I can but express my regrets at parting with you, caused by the probability of my being soon mustered out of the services. You will please accept my thanks & remember that I shall always remember you with the kindes feelings & should you ever desire my aid it will always be cheerfully given Very truly Your friend Cyrus Hamlin Brt. Maj. Genl. US
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H'd Qrs Fort Harker Dec. 8 1867 My Own Dear Mother: I am not in the habit of writing my letters quite so early in the morning as this. (4 A.M.) but as I am sitting up with my roommate who is very ill. I have employed a part of my time writing home and to my correspondents elsewhere. I just wrote Allie enclosing him twenty (20) Dollars for Present money that you can spend as you usually do Christmas and I want it understood by you that this is Extra money and not my Regular Allownace. So please spend it and if you do not I shall feel badly for I realy think we ought to make it just as near like other days in past years as we can. Your letter of Thanksgiving Day came to hand this week and in