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[CHAPTER XIII.]

New London—Our Military Reputation—Sent with a Letter—British Cannon-balls—Out of Harm's Way—An Alarm—On Guard—Take a Prisoner—Strange Emotions—My Left-hand Chum—A Grateful Country

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[CHAPTER XIV.]

Effects of War in New England—Personal Experience—News of Peace—Illuminations—Confessions

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[CHAPTER XV.]

Evil Effects of Night Study—Commencement of a Literary Career—Thoughts on Dancing—New York—Saratoga—Death of my Uncle—Become a Bookseller—Cold Summer—T'other Side of Ohio

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