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The evacuation of Yorktown.

--Late Northern papers say that after the ‘"rebels"’ evacuated Yorktown several notes were found at Mrs. Nelson's house, of which the following is given as a specimen:

Gen. McClellan: You will be surprised to hear of our departure at this stage of the game, leaving you in possession of this worthless town; but the fact is, Mr. McClellan, we have other engagements to attend to, and we can't wait any longer. Our boys are getting sick of this damned place, and the hospital like-wise, so good-bye for a little while.

Adj't Terry, O. S. A. M,

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