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Her letters aren't reaching her husband. Discusses her experiences as a war nurse. Much of her time is spent advocating for the contraband slaves and caring for the sick ("Contraband" was a term used during the Civil War to refer to formerly enslaved people who had escaped to Union lines). Over 500 patients arrived last Sunday and many are begging to be discharged. Convinced the Commander to keep a runaway slave and give him work. Says recent circumstances "put me in a position to exercise some influence" and many are trying to gain her favor, including the Master Carpenter, Surgeon in charge, and Quarter Master. Tells her husband to be careful what he publishes.
