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We are on the East Bank of the James
River – ten miles in a straight line from
Richmond – Some three or four from
Bermuda Hundred (across the river) and
2 1/2 from Dutch Bend where Butter is dig-
ging the Canal. We occupy two little
forts or redouts near the banks of the
river & are supported by a Division of
Colored troops, Two Gun Boats & one
"monitor" We are delightfully situated
with abundance of fine Spring Water
handy – Strong works, "Good fishing &
every thing pleasant So far. The Rebs
in our immediate vicinity are quiet
& seem well dispose. | Not a gun fired
from either side since we came here
It seems strange to be where there
are no Screaming – Whizzing Shell
or solid shot hurtling through the air
no minnie balls buzzing about our
Ears continually night & day. Though
how long this state of affairs will
last, is very uncertain. It was only