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September 29, 1861 - Rufus R. Dawes to Ephraim C. Dawes (Brother)

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CAMP ARLINGTON, VA., October 28th, 1861.

Ten officers[1] have left or been removed from our regiment for various reasons. My Second Lieutenant has resigned upon invitation of the Colonel. I feel indignant about it but am unable to prevent it. He was certainly a very promising young officer. First Sergeant, David L. Quaw, will be Second Lieutenant of my company in place of Crane. He will be a genial, companionable tent mate, but I doubt if he develops the fine soldierly qualities possessed by Crane.

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  1. Officers who left the regiment about this time: