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landed then they would have a chance to get at the Baggage and freight. By my punishing this man Bryant it has made a great change, and since the people saw that I would punish them in some way if the did not observe and keep my rule they have kept in their proper places. I told Bryant to scare him and to impress upon his mind that he was to give me no farther trouble that the next time he committed an offense I would throw him in the River -

I am Colonel
Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Serv't
Ramsen Varick
1st Lt 20th Regiment
N.Y.S.M.

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---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-01-19 09:47:46 Varick, Ramsen Side: Union Location: New York Battle Unit: 80th Regiment, New York Infantry Function: Infantry Alternate Name: Remsen/Varick ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-01-19 11:15:06