As I awoke, I couldn't remember why I was feeling so anxious. Eventually, I sat up and blinked at the dawning light as I remembered what was so terrible about today. It was May 10, 1863, the day Carl was leaving for Washington, and I didn't know if I would ever see him again.

When I went downstairs for breakfast, everyone was already seated and finishing the hot eggs, plump sausages, sweet rolls drizzled with powdered sugar, and coffee that Ma had made for the occasion. Carl proudly wore his uniform, which fit him like a glove and made him look especially mature. I suddenly realized that h

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As I awoke, I couldn't remember why I was feeling so anxious. Eventually, I sat up and blinked at the dawning light as I remembered what was so terrible about today. It was May 10, 1863, the day Carl was leaving for Washington, and I didn't know if I would ever see him again. 

When I went downstairs for breakfast, everyone was already seated and finishing the hot eggs, plump sausages, sweet rolls drizzled with powdered sugar, and coffee that Ma had made for the occasion. Carl proudly wore his uniform, which fit him like a glove and made him look especially mature. I suddenly realized that h