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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Gen. Leftwich of the Virginia Detachment in the N.W. Army thanks the aid association for articles received on Nov. 30, 1812, at camp in Delaware, to be distributed to needy troops amid a harsh campaign.
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Camp, (Delaware) Nov. 30, 1812.
SIR,
With sensations of pleasure and gratitude, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the articles mentioned in your favor of the 9th of October. Mr. Hopper arrived with them last evening; and to-morrow they shall be distributed to the most necessitous of the troops. I avail myself of this opportunity to assure you, and through you, the association, that every officer and soldier in the Virginia Line, duly appreciates the liberality and patriotism of their fellow citizens at home. And I am proud, that among the States the sympathies with their brethren in arms, and endeavor to alleviate their sufferings, Virginia is numbered. From the nature of the campaign, the lateness of the season, and the severity of the climate in which we have to act, the articles you have been so kind as to forward, will be peculiarly serviceable. Every exertion is making for an active campaign.
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Camp, (Delaware)
Event Date
Nov. 30, 1812
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articles received and to be distributed to the most necessitous troops; expressions of gratitude and appreciation from officers and soldiers
Event Details
Gen. Leftwich writes from camp acknowledging receipt of aid articles sent by the association via Mr. Hopper; notes they will be serviceable due to the campaign's nature, late season, and severe climate; assures appreciation of the Virginia Line's patriotism