Questions: Funimilis, Ais. Merch IIth/62 My Dew Mis, Cha Brmy is still folnh ent W/e will cetreet fill we find senibile plese in Ale, to makes sased and then there will be a big fight. m The lest lever I got from Lisey whes dated January W0ith e. Trill Lesy pot to talk to me shout marring up hiere, for if I ever marry If will be in Texas, I think. Is Cemp near Merfrendonr ryly, Tenes. Not, 23/62 My Dear Ma may I hear that the Yenkeys are gotileg is io? Texas.... If the Yanks oorne, male yoe had Velver end dis neggos up in the wopintains. If they cone up to Ausin they wish taike etias ever they ves that they whent wech as lBacoo. corn, horses, wagons, beef, negres any thing You must do the heet you pan.

Funimilis, Ais. Merch IIth/62
My Dew Mis,
Cha Brmy is still folnh ent W/e will cetreet fill we find senibile plese in Ale, to makes sased and then there will be a big fight. m The lest lever I got from Lisey whes dated January W0ith e. Trill Lesy pot to talk to me shout marring up hiere, for if I ever marry If will be in Texas, I think.

Is Cemp near Merfrendonr ryly, Tenes. Not, 23/62
My Dear Ma may I hear that the Yenkeys are gotileg is io? Texas.... If the Yanks oorne, male yoe had Velver end dis neggos up in the wopintains. If they cone up to Ausin they wish taike etias ever they ves that they whent wech as lBacoo. corn, horses, wagons, beef,  negres  any thing You must do the heet you pan.
Transcript text: Funimilis, Ais. Merch IIth/62 My Dew Mis, Cha Brmy is still folnh ent W/e will cetreet fill we find senibile plese in Ale, to makes sased and then there will be a big fight. m The lest lever I got from Lisey whes dated January W0ith e. Trill Lesy pot to talk to me shout marring up hiere, for if I ever marry If will be in Texas, I think. Is Cemp near Merfrendonr ryly, Tenes. Not, 23/62 My Dear Ma may I hear that the Yenkeys are gotileg is io? Texas.... If the Yanks oorne, male yoe had Velver end dis neggos up in the wopintains. If they cone up to Ausin they wish taike etias ever they ves that they whent wech as lBacoo. corn, horses, wagons, beef, \& negres \& any thing You must do the heet you pan.
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Analyzing the first letter

The first letter, dated March 11th, 1862, mentions ongoing fighting and a desire to find a "sensible place" before a "big fight". This suggests Rabb was actively involved in the conflict at this point.

Step 2: Analyzing the second letter

The second letter, dated November 23rd, 1862, discusses the potential arrival of "Yankees" in Texas and instructs his mother to hide valuables, including "negros", in the mountains if the Union forces approach. This confirms Rabb's continued participation in the war and reveals his family's ownership of slaves.

Step 3: Addressing question 1

The provided texts span from March 11th, 1862, to November 23rd, 1862. This indicates Rabb served with his cavalry unit for at least eight months. There's no information to determine his total service time.

Final Answer

At least eight months.

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