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of whose narrow and dark little stream,
are frowning immense breastworks – Most
fortunately completed by an industrious labor
to-day. – Little did I think as I took my
willing turn at the Spade or Shovel, and add
-ed my mite of assistance to its completion,
how soon we would be called on to con-
-gratulate ourselves on our efforts, and found
protection in it. – While our first lessons
in the "Manual Labor" school, render us
strong advocates, of all, similar institutions
in future. – Our little band is small –
a mere handful comparatively. Yet each
breast beats with an ardor so great, - a
patriotism so strong, that they possess an
equal advantage with the foe, and we feel
that "the battle is not to the strong alone,"
& while they are in the trenches & anxiously wait
-ing the appearance of the boaster foe, I turn
to the more delightful task of completing a
letter to your self. – while a few moments,
are allowed me, before I join them. –