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Sidney Brooks letter to his wife Susan Brooks in which he writes regarding his current situation as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. He tells Susan of Stanton's order that all the delegates should be sent to Gettysburg to make their way to the east battlefield at Monocacy. He describes acts of kindness and patriotism from several citizens of Philadelphia, a prayer meeting the delegates shared thanks to Morril's suggestion, and the journey to Gettysburg. Sidney also quotes the Captain in charge of the delegates as he explained how the delegates may feel at first, what they should and should not do for the wounded, and that they should not have valuables in sight since no man can tell when the raiders will turn up next. Sidney writes of their stop at Hanover Junction and stay with J.L. Schick, mentioning looking out upon Seminary Ridge. He writes that he cannot feel the least particle of fear and is glad that Harwich is represented among the delegates. He asks after Susan and explains that she can write to him at Frederick City.

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