January 30, 1865

January 30, 1865

From George Murray to his parents, dated 30JAN1865. Received their box and asks for more writing paper. Genl. Meade offering 25 day furloughs to the cleanest and best soldier in each regiment. Read that Genl. Meade was relieved of command of Army of Potomac. Says he is a great favorite and Grant is not much thought of there. In ink on folder stationary, embossed seal at top. Faded and soiled.

UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry

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Headquarters Army of Potomac Jan 30th /65

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your letter of the 19th inst on the 25th and I received the box on the 28th everything was all right. I am in good health as also all the rest of the Bustleton boys. Frank Brows is home on a ten days furlough. Genl Meade has issued an order for giving the cleanest and best soldier in the different regiments a furlough for twenty five days. S. Hammond of Company D carried the palm in our regiment. I wish you would send me some more writing paper as I am out again. I see by the papers that Genl. Meade is relieved of the command of the Potomac Army. I cannot tell you what effect it will have on us yet. Genl. Meade is very great favorite in the army. Grant is not much thought of down here. But I must close I am writing this by the firelight. Write soon.

Yours
George Murray

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George Murray

January 30, 1865